Fog and Mist likely in Tarai region today
Fog and mist is likely at some places in the Tarai region today.
Furthermore, generally cloudy conditions are expected over the hilly and mountainous regions of Karnali and Sudurpashchim Provinces.
Partly cloudy conditions are likely over the remaining mountainous areas including Koshi Province, while the weather will remain mainly fair over the rest of the country, says the 8:00 am bulletin by the Meteorological Forecasting Division. There is a possibility of light snowfall and rain at one or two places in the high hilly and mountainous regions of Karnali and Sudurpashchim Provinces.
Later tonight, fog is likely to continue in a few places in the Tarai region. Generally cloudy conditions are expected over the hilly and mountainous regions of Gandaki, Karnali, and Sudurpashchim Provinces, while the weather will remain mainly fair over the rest of the country.
In addition, there is a possibility of light snowfall and rain at one or two places in the high hilly and mountainous regions of Gandaki, Karnali, and Sudurpashchim Provinces.
Furthermore, the meteorological analysis by the Division states that a western low-pressure system is currently affecting the western region of the country.
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Road accidents claim 29 lives in Sarlahi in six months
A total of 29 people died and 190 were seriously injured in road accidents that took place in Sarlahi in the first six months of the current fiscal year.
During the period 641 road accidents involving small and large four-wheelers and motorcycles occurred, with most of the fatalities including motorcyclists and public vehicle passengers, according to Chief of the District Traffic Police Office, Police Inspector Ashok Sah.
Accidents occur more often when drivers and pedestrians violate traffic rules. However, violation of traffic rules is significant with Rs 4.8 million collected in revenue from action taken against drivers violating traffic rules.
Police Inspector Sah said that action was taken against those who did not have driver's license, were not wearing helmets, were not carrying travel permits, and were carrying passengers more than their capacity.
The police have been strictly monitoring to ensure the enforcement of the provision of having two drivers in long-distance passenger buses.
Of the 7,277 long-distance passenger buses monitored during the period, 22 were found to have violated the rule, Sah said.
Leaders Arsenal end slump with 4-0 romp at Leeds, Liverpool crush Newcastle
Premier League leaders Arsenal ended their mini-slump with an emphatic 4-0 victory at Leeds United on Saturday to move seven points clear as champions Liverpool crushed Newcastle United 4-1, Reuters reported.
Martin Zubimendi's header and an own goal by Leeds keeper Karl Darlow put Arsenal in command before halftime, and Viktor Gyokeres's volley and a clever finish by Gabriel Jesus wrapped things up after the break.
Arsenal's first victory in four Premier League games moved Mikel Arteta's side to 53 points from 24 matches with Manchester City and Aston Villa, who both play on Sunday, on 46, according to Reuters.
Second Epstein victim claims she was sent to UK for sex with Andrew, lawyer says
A second woman is alleging that she was sent to the UK by Jeffrey Epstein for a sexual encounter with Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, her lawyer has told the BBC.
The encounter allegedly occurred at the former prince's residence, Royal Lodge, in 2010. The woman, who is not British, was in her 20s at the time, according to BBC.
The woman's lawyer, Brad Edwards from the US firm Edwards Henderson, said that after spending the night with Andrew, she says she was also given a tour of Buckingham Palace and tea.
