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Unpredictable weather marked by intense heat and sudden rainfall has increased the risk of spread of communicable diseases like dengue and malaria, health experts warn. This year’s rainfall is expected to be heavier than usual, which could intensify the spread of mosquito-borne illnesses, particularly dengue.

Dengue fever is a viral illness transmitted through the bite of an infected mosquito, specifically one carrying the dengue virus (DENV). The illness is most prevalent in tropical and subtropical regions, including parts of Asia, Central and South America, Africa, and the Pacific Islands. With the anticipated rise in rainfall, health authorities are urging the public to take preventive measures to avoid a potential outbreak.

This year the monsoon is expected to arrive in the third week of June, and the rainfall is estimated to be 5 percent above average. Eastern Nepal (Mechi, Koshi, Sagarmatha) is expected to receive 5–10 percent more rainfall, central Nepal (Janakpur, Bagmati, Narayani, Gandaki, and Lumbini) 4–6 percent more, and western and far-western regions are expected to receive average rainfall.

According to the World Health Organization, every year around 100–400m people get infected by Dengue from all around the world. In 2022, Nepal saw one of its worst dengue outbreaks in history: 52,557 confirmed cases and 60 deaths, according to official government statistics. While numbers dropped in 2024, the Epidemiology and Disease Control Division (EDCD) reported 34,385 cases and 13 deaths, affecting 76 districts across the country.

Since the first reported case of dengue in Nepal in 2004, the number of infections has been steadily increasing each year. To combat this growing health threat, early detection, diagnosis, management, and reporting have become essential. A regular surveillance and monitoring system has been implemented through an early warning and reporting mechanism.

Mosquito surveillance is also being strengthened through integrated vector management strategies. Integrated Vector Management (IVM) is a strategic approach to controlling vectors that transmit diseases like malaria, dengue, and Zika. It combines various control methods, including biological, chemical, environmental, and public health education, to optimize resource use and achieve sustainable vector control.

To support timely diagnosis, dengue rapid test kits have been made available free of charge at government health institutions. Furthermore, a comprehensive dengue prevention and control action plan has been approved and published by the EDCD on the occasion of World Neglected Tropical Diseases Day 2025.

Dr Sher Bahadur Pun, chief of the Clinical Research Unit at Sukraraj Tropical and Infectious Disease Hospital said: “Dengue might break out at any time during the monsoon season. One should take necessary precautions and the authorities concerned should have a good preparedness plan to stop the outbreak.”

To prevent dengue, it is important to take both personal and environmental precautions. Personal protection methods include using mosquito repellents, electronic mosquito-killing machines, mosquito nets and electric bats. Maintaining a clean and hygienic environment is equally important.

Dr Pun emphasized that while using items like above can help prevent mosquito bites, people should not rely solely on them. “These methods only deter mosquitoes temporarily and do not eliminate them,” he said, stressing the need for long-term preventive measures, such as maintaining cleanliness and preventing water stagnation in and around homes that serve as a breeding ground for mosquitoes. 

Province wise Dengue Cases (January-December 2024)

Source: Epidemiology and Disease control Division (EDCD)

The country is now in post monsoon. The retreat of the monsoon has brought cold.

The meteorologists have suggested precautions to avoid the cold. After the rainfall on September 27 and 28, the weather improved significantly in the country. The monsoon exited fully two days back.

With the clear sky, it feels cold in the morning and evening now. The federal capital, Kathmandu, is getting increasingly cold for a week, according to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology.

Meteorologist Sanjiv Adhikari said the minimum temperature in Kathmandu was recorded at 20 degree Celsius on October 1, which is down to 16 degree Celsius at present. "We're feeling increasingly cold in Kathmandu. It is in decline for two weeks," he added.

On Sunday, the Kathmandu Valley's temperature was at 14.7 degree Celsius while it was 16 degree Celsius on Monday.

Not only the federal capital but also other parts saw fall in mercury. As the temperature is declining, people need to maintain precaution, Adhikari suggested.

There is a general weather impact of westerly wind in Lumbini, Sudurpaschim, Karnali and Gandaki Provinces while the partial impact is a blend of westerly and local winds in Koshi, Madhesh and Bagmati provinces, the Weather Forecasting Division said.

Despite partial weather changes in hilly regions of Koshi, Bagmati and Gandaki Provinces, the weather will be clear today.

Climatologists have said that a variation has occurred on the monsoon system also due to climate change from global warming. They reasoned that the monsoon this year withdrew from the country 10 days later compared to the previous years.

Climatologist Manjit Dhakal considers the delayed withdrawal of the monsoon as an alteration in the monsoon pattern. According to him, this trend can be considered as an impact of climate change.

Similarly, the relentless rain on September 27 and 28, he assessed, is also due to the effect of climate change. However, climatologist Dhakal has pointed out the need of carrying out research on such climate-related hazards.

He suggested implementation of the concept of climate-friendly development for sustainable development. "It has become inevitable to give priority to climate adaptation programs," he said, quoting the report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change.

Meteorologist Bishnu Ghimire also indicated the need of research to reach a conclusion whether or not the delayed withdrawal of the monsoon system is due to the effects of climate change. His understanding is also that there is an alteration in the monsoon pattern due to the climate change impact.

In the early hours of 12 July 2024, two buses tragically plunged into the Trishuli River at Simaltal, Chitwan, claiming several lives and testing Nepal’s disaster response capacity. Within hours, 52 trained members of Nepal's Armed Police Force (APF), along with more than 200 personnel deployed in rescue operations, arrived at the scene and started their work. However, in a move that has become all too familiar, the government sought international assistance, which led to the deployment of 12 personnel equipped with advanced technology like sonar systems and magnets—tools that Nepal lacked—for search operations.

The result? The APF divers, operating with limited equipment, outperformed the foreign team in terms of efficiency. The incident exposed the fact that Nepal's disaster response often relies on foreign assistance, even when capable local teams exist. This tendency raises critical questions about the country's dependency mindset and its failure to empower its own disaster management infrastructure. Despite facing frequent natural disasters—earthquakes, floods, landslides, and more—the country has yet to establish a comprehensive, well-resourced, and functional system, not just a lame institution, for disaster preparedness and response. 

International assistance can be a lifeline in moments of crisis, but relying all the time on it as the primary solution exposes Nepal's willingness and ability to protect its citizens. 

What the Simaltal incident teaches us

The Simaltal incident is a reminder of the need to shift our focus from reactive measures to proactive disaster management. If we are to quickly scan the current DRR regime in Nepal, at least five key actions can be said to be crucial to correcting our past mistakes and building a resilient DRRM system.

Firstly, let’s not just enjoy doing one after another workshops for response planning in star hotels. Instead, the Ministry of Home Affairs must invest in modern equipment and technology disaster risk reduction measures. The Study says if we invest 1 USD in preparedness, we could save 7 USD in post-disaster management. 

The APF divers’ performance highlighted their courage and commitment, but it also exposed the limitations of working without advanced equipment. The tools brought by the foreign rescue divers--such as sonar systems for underwater detection--are not luxuries but necessities for modern disaster response. Nepal must invest in acquiring and maintaining such equipment, along with training personnel in their use. 

Second, the Ministry will be at ease if it invests in empowering and equipping national forces and local governments. Nepal has competent agencies like the APF and Nepal Army, yet their potential is undermined by a lack of resources. We must provide these agencies with continuous training, better infrastructure, and the authority to act autonomously in times of disaster. Local governments, too, need to be integrated into the national disaster preparedness framework, enabling them to take the lead in disaster-prone areas.

Third, given the advancement in technology, we must invest to fully develop a robust multi-hazards early warning system. Let me bring up a case. The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology had projected above-normal rainfall for this year. By mid-monsoon, 70 percent of the rainfall had already occurred and by early August an average of 90 percent rainfall had been recorded. Early warnings are even more critical, where every second matters for saving lives and properties. 

On July 6, several villages in Bagmati and Lumbi were flooded due to heavy rainfall a day before (on July 5) and Kanchanpur of Sudurpaschim recorded 624 mm of rainfall in 24 hours which is extremely heavy rainfall.  The news media had published warning news including expert interviews two days in advance citing weather forecasts, but the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA) failed to act promptly. All it did was upload an awareness song on its website only by late afternoon on July 6. 

The lack of an effective early warning system has exacerbated the impact of disasters in several such cases, including during the Bhotekoshi floods in 2016 and the recent Thame floods in Solukhumbu. Nepal needs a comprehensive, tech-enabled early warning system that can provide real-time data on natural hazards such as floods and landslides. One that is now run by the Department of Hydrology and Metrology (DHM) requires a massive upgrade in its current EWS

Fourth, it is time we prioritize Disaster-Resilient Infrastructure given the losses we have already faced with the multi-million-dollar Melamchi project constructed on ADB loan. Whether it's flood barriers, earthquake-resistant buildings, or safe roadways in landslide-prone areas, investments in infrastructure can dramatically reduce both the human and economic toll of disasters. Nepal’s geography is challenging, but modern engineering can mitigate these risks if prioritized. A  flood in the Koshi basin, for example, could wipe away investment made in the Hydropower sector (some already in construction, some in pipeline) worth over US 10bn. Climate-proofing this investment makes a business case.

Finally, Nepal needs to roll up its sleeves and work hard to institutionalize preparedness and response through policy and governance. Not much progress has been made in this sector despite the substantive support from international partners. 

The unfortunate reality is that the Ministry has no information on the impact of the 36 projects implemented in areas like DRR and urban resilience with donor's money. This reflects a potential misuse of donor funds.

While Nepal has made progress in policy-making, including setting up of NDRRMA, the implementation often falls short. It lacks full authority like the one enjoyed by India’s National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA). This also means creating a clear chain of command during emergencies. During the Simaltal tragedy, the state was in a doldrum as the parties were busy flexing muscles to form a new government. A strong NDRRMA would have come into action irrespective of any change in the political equation in Kathmandu. 

 All these failed disaster responses that we witness every monsoon, therefore, should not be remembered only for its loss of life but as a wake-up call. If Nepal fails to learn from these repeated incidents, we risk falling into the same trap of reactionary measures that only exacerbate the loss and damage.

The Meteorological Forecasting Division, Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has forecast rain for three days beginning on Thursday.

In a special bulletin today, the Division said heavy rain is likely in some parts of the country in this period, urging the people to remain alert amid such possibility.  

According to Division's meteorologist Shanti Kandel, presently the influence of monsoon wind is across the country and the monsoon trough is positioned towards the south than the average location. However, the monsoon trough positioned around Madhya Pradesh in India is likely to further develop and shift towards the north, triggering monsoon activities in Nepal mainly in the western parts of the country. 

The western Nepal is likely to see rain from Thursday evening to Saturday morning.

Generally to fully cloudy weather has been expected in Gandaki, Lumbini, Karnali, and Sudurpaschim Provinces and partly to generally cloudy in the rest of the provinces.

As the Bulletin states, light to moderate rain with thunder and lightning is likely in many parts of Gandaki, Lumbini, Karnali, and Sudurpaschim Provinces and some parts of the remaining provinces.  

A few parts of Lumbini and Sudurpaschim provinces and one-two part of the remaining provinces are likely to see heavy to very heavy rain in the next three days.

Tonight, partly to generally cloudy is forecast throughout the country while light to moderate rain with thunder and lightning is likely to occur at some places of Gandaki, Lumbini, and Sudurpashchim provinces and a few places of the rest of the provinces.

Chances remain for heavy rainfall at one or two places in the Koshi, Gandaki, Lumbini, and Sudurpashchim Provinces.

The Division warns of the risk of floods and inundation during the night due to rains, urging one and all to remain watchful of potential consequences.

With the beginning of monsoon in the country, 28 people have lost their lives, one is missing and 25 others have been injured in the monsoon disaster.

In today's meeting of the National Assembly, the Minister of Labor, Employment and Social Security, Dol Prasad Aryal, while responding to the questions raised during the discussion under the Appropriation Bill, 2081, said that 46 houses were completely damaged and 36 houses were partially damaged due to the monsoon disaster.  Minister Aryal informed the upper house of the federal Parliament about the loss details, responding on behalf of the Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister Rabi Lamichhane.

Presenting the details of the monsoon disasters so far in the current fiscal year, he informed that 24 people died from landslides, 19 people were injured and four people died from floods, one person went missing and two people were injured. Four people were injured due to heavy rain. In 93 incidents of lightning, 19 people died and 35 were injured.

Minister Aryal informed that 32 districts have been affected by lightning so far. One hundred and seventy-one quadrupeds have died from all the disasters. He further informed that Monsoon Preparedness and Response National Action Plan, 2081 has been prepared and implemented for disaster management.

He informed that after assessing the risks that may occur due to monsoon disasters, organizational responsibilities have been assigned in various areas to protect the vulnerable areas.

Giving information that preparations have been made under the convenorship of the District Disaster Management Committee chaired by the Chief District Officer, he said that according to the Monsoon Preparedness and Response National Action Plan prepared in collaboration with the relevant agencies, a program is being carried out to protect people from disasters by setting up a 'command post'.

According to him, Rs 500, 000 have been given to the family of the deceased from the district disaster management fund, Rs 300 thousand received from the state government, daily consumables including rice, pulses, oil, sugar, soap have been provided.

In addition, Rs 15,000, tents, blankets and utensils were immediately provided to the family of the deceased, he shared.

Monsoon is expected to be further active by Thursday. 

According to the Meteorological Forecasting Division, the monsoon low pressure trough is likely to be positioned near the border of the southern part of Nepal, suggesting the possibility of the escalation of the monsoon.  Amidst this prediction, the Division has urged one and all to remain watchful of any untoward incidents and take precautions accordingly till July 4.

In this period, the weather will be generally to completely cloudy across the country with the possibility of light to moderate rains in most of the parts.  

A few parts of Koshi, Bagamati, Gandaki, and Lumbini Provinces and one or two parts of the Madhesh, Karnali, and Sudurpaschim Provinces are likely to witness heavy rains with lightning during the monsoon period.

Likewise, in the next three to four days, one/two parts of the Koshi, Gandaki, and Lumbini Provinces are likely to witness heavy rainfall. The Division said that Taplejung, Panchthar, Sankhuwasabha, Tehrathum, Morang, Jhapa, Sunsari, Ilam, Dhankuta, Bhojpur, Khotang, Solukhumbu and Okhaldhunga in the Koshi Province are vulnerable to landslides and flooding in this monsoon.

Similarly, Makwanpur, Chitwan, Sindhupalchowk, and Dolakha in Bagmati Province, Myagdi, Baglung, Kaski, Parbat, Syangja, Tanahu, Nawalparasi East and Lamjung of the Gandaki Province are at high risk of natural disasters.

In the case of Lumbini Province, Kapilvastu, Rupandehi, Palpa, Arghakhanchi, Gulmi, Pyuthan, Nawalparasi West, Rolpa and Rukum East are at risk of disasters while no such high risk has been predicted in the Madhesh and Sudur Paschim provinces.

Today, it will be generally mostly cloudy throughout the country. Light to moderate rain with thunder and lightning is likely to occur in some places of the country and chances of heavy rainfall at a few places of Koshi, Bagmati, Gandaki and Sudurpashchim Provinces while there is possibility of very heavy rainfall at one or two places of Koshi, Bagmati and Gandaki provinces.

Tonight, it will be generally mostly cloudy throughout the country. Light to moderate rain with thunder and lightning is likely to occur in some places of Koshi, Madhesh, Bagmati and Gandaki provinces and at a few places in the rest of the country. Similarly, there are chances of heavy rainfall at a few places of Koshi, Madhesh, Bagmati and Gandaki provinces and of very heavy rainfall at one or two places of Koshi and Gandaki.

Thirty-three districts of the country have been affected from water-induced disasters from June 10-26.

According to the Ministry of Home Affairs, Taplejung, Panchthar, Sankhuwasabha, Sindhupalchowk, Rasuwa, Chitwan, Lamjung, Parbat, Myagdi, Nawalparasi East, Gulmi, Dang, Kaski districts were affected the most.

A total of 147 disaster-related incidents had occurred during the period in which 28 people lost their lives, added the Ministry. Of them, 14 people were killed in landslides, 13 in lightning and one in flood.  

Similarly, 12 people sustained injuries and 25 houses were completely damaged while 10 suffered partial damages from landslides during the period.

According to the Secretariat of Home Minister Rabi Lamichhane, property worth more than Rs 6.9 million was destroyed by landslides.

A total of 68 incidents of lightning took place during the period in which 13 people lost their lives. Twenty-four people were injured from lightning and property worth more than Rs 1.7 million was damaged.

Spokesperson at the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority, Dr Dijan Bhattarai, said 18 people were killed in disaster incidents on June 25 and 26. Of them, nine died from lightning, and nine from flooding and landslides.

It will take a few days for the monsoon to enter the Kathmandu Valley.

Currently there is an influence of the monsoon system in the eastern part of the country and the local and western winds as well as a low-pressure system formed around Bihar in the remaining part of the country.

Meteorologist at the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology Sanjeev Adhikari said there are slim chances of rain in the Kathmandu Valley today.

The maximum temperature is expected to remain between 32 and 34 degrees Celsius. The weather will be partly to generally cloudy in the hilly regions of the country including Sudurpaschim, Karnali and Koshi Provinces and fair in the rest of the country.

Light rain is also taking place at one or two places in Koshi Province. The weather will be partly to generally cloudy in the hilly regions of Bagmati and Gandaki Provinces and mainly fair in the rest of the country this afternoon.

Light to moderate rain with thunder and lightning is likely to occur at some places of the hilly regions of Koshi, Bagmati and Gandaki Provinces.

The Meteorological Forecasting Division has predicted partly to generally cloudy in the hilly regions of Koshi and Gandaki provinces and partly fair in the rest of the country tonight.

Light to moderate rain accompanied by thunder and lightning is likely to occur at some places of the hilly regions of Koshi and Gandaki provinces.

The maximum temperature is expected to hover between 32 and 34 degrees Celsius.  

The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority has introduced the 'Monsoon Preparedness and Response Plan 2081 BS'.

At a press conference held on Wednesday, the Authority announced that the implementation of the Plan will commence with the onset of the monsoon and continue until it ends.

The 23rd executive committee meeting of the Authority presided over by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Home Affairs Lamichhane on June 3 endorsed the Plan. 

According to the Plan, it is estimated that 181,000 people and over 400,000 households will be affected by monsoon-related activities this year.

Anil Pokhrel, the Executive Chief of the Authority, shared that during the execution of the Plan, meteorological forecasts will be obtained for the upcoming week, three days, and the day prior, and preparedness and response measures will be carried out accordingly.

Furthermore, the cooperation of various ministries and organizations will be sought to ensure the effective implementation of preparedness and response efforts.

This year's monsoon is expected to enter Nepal from June 13.

The monsoon has reached India's north-eastern territory, Bangladesh, Bhutan and reached Sikkim in India, according to the weather forecast division under the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology.

Rojan Lamichhane, meteorologist of the division, said that monsoon will enter Nepal around June 13 and that there is a 35 to 55 percent chance of more than normal rainfall in most parts of the country during the monsoon.

Climate expert Dr Dharmaraj Upreti said that this year's monsoon reached India's Assam, Sikkim and surrounding areas last Saturday. Hence, it can be estimated that the monsoon will enter the Koshi region a week earlier than the scheduled date.

Since the monsoon air has become more active, it can be assumed that the monsoon will be active in the next three to five days in Koshi Province.

The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has predicted the possibility of heavy rainfall in the South Asian region, including Nepal, this monsoon. According to the department, Kaski, Syangja, Lamjung and southern parts of Manang and Mustang are likely to receive heavy rains this year.

Heavy rainfall has also been forecast for the eastern and northern regions of Gulmi, and the western and northern regions of Gorkha. Furthermore, Saptari, major parts of Siraha, southern regions of Dhanusha, Sarlahi, and Mahottari, the western region of Sunsari, and the southern region of Udayapur are also expected to experience heavy monsoon rains.

However, it seems the government has not made adequate preparations to tackle potential monsoon hazards. As temperatures rise and air becomes warmer, we are witnessing more intense downpours, increasing the risks of floods and landslides. In recent years, Nepal has witnessed two major flood events—the Melamchi flood and the Kagbeni, Mustang flood—caused by heavy rainfall over a short period.

The government should make necessary preparations to address climate-related hazards. There is a designated agency, the National Disaster Risk Reduction Management Authority (NDRRMA) under the Ministry of Home Affairs, responsible for addressing natural disasters. However, it has yet to formulate concrete plans to mitigate risks even though monsoon is at our doorsteps. According to NDRRMA, floods have claimed 876 lives, with an additional 563 reported missing and 209 injured over the past 12 years. At the same time, landslides have resulted in 1,483 fatalities, with 347 people still missing and 1,224 others injured. The monetary damage caused by monsoon disasters over the past 12 years is estimated at
Rs 20bn.   

Despite such an alarming scenario, the government of Nepal seems least bothered about making adequate preparations for mitigating risks. There is a lack of coordination among the state's security agencies, such as the Nepali Army, Nepal Police and the Armed Police Force. Additionally, there is no proper mechanism for effective coordination among the federal, provincial and local governments. Without further ado, the government should prioritize preparations to safeguard people's lives and properties from monsoon hazards.

The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has said there is a possibility of heavy rainfall across the country during the monsoon season.

According to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology, Kaski, Syangja, Lamjung, and southern parts of Manang and Mustang are likely to receive heavy rains this year. Likewise, heavy rains have been forecast for the eastern and northern regions of Gulmi, and the western and northern regions of Gorkha. Similarly, Saptari, major parts of Siraha, southern regions of Dhansuha, Sarlahi, and Mahottari, the western region of Sunsari, and the southern region of Udayapur are also likely to receive heavy rainfall this monsoon.

Last year, Nepal received below-average rainfall due to the El Niño conditions in the Pacific Ocean during the monsoon season.

Officials of the department say Darchula, Baitadi, and Bajhang, western regions of Bajura and Humla, the northern region of Doti, and northwestern regions of Dadeldhura will receive average rainfall this year. Likewise, in central and eastern Nepal, Ramechhap, Sindhuli, Okhaldhunga, Khotang, Bhojpur, Dhankuta, and Udayapur are expected to get average rainfall. The eastern region of Kavre, the western region of Taplejung and Tehrathum, the southern region of Sankhuwasabha, Solukhumbu, and Dolakha, the eastern region of Sarlahi, and the northern regions of Mahottari, Dhanusa, Siraha, and Sunsari are also likely to receive average rainfall.

"Apart from areas expected to get heavy or average rainfall, some regions are likely to get slightly above-average precipitation. Although rainfall will be higher than average, both maximum and minimum temperatures are projected to be above average," meteorologist Sudarshan Humagain, speaking at a program in Kathmandu. "We, however, lack the technology and expertise for quantitative forecasts."

Nepal has been making monsoon rainfall projections based on the World Meteorological Organization's global and regional climate information production system patterns since 2020, the department's own monsoon rainfall forecast model, and the outlook of the South Asian Climate Outlook Forum.

According to Humagain, there is a 35-65% probability of both maximum and minimum temperatures being above average in most parts of the country this year. The maximum temperature is likely to be average in the western region of Karnali, the central region of Gandaki, and the northeastern region of Koshi Province. Similarly, the minimum temperature is expected to be average in some parts of the far-western region, Gandaki Province and Bagmati Province.

Nepal receives around 80% of its total rainfall during the monsoon season. Nepal's total annual precipitation is around 1,600 mm.

Meteorologists say that since the world is facing the impacts of climate change, extreme weather events cannot be ruled out in Nepal as well. They say there is a risk of such incidents in Nepal as abnormal rainfall, floods, and inundation occurred this year in places like Dubai and Afghanistan.

There is also a high risk of floods and landslides this year due to massive wildfires during the dry season. Since the water consumption capacity of the land decreases because of wildfires, the chances of floods and landslides are high, they added.

The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has urged farmers to postpone the schedule for rice harvesting and ensure the prompt storage of already harvested rice as the duration of monsoon is getting prolonged this year.

Tentatively, the process for monsoon exit commences on October 2 and this year, it still remains active.

Senior meteorologist Barun Poudel said the duration of monsoon is getting prolonged as it is likely to take around one week for its departure.

According to the Meteorological Forecasting Division under the Department, at present the axis of the monsoon trough remains at an average location and Nepal experiences impacts of the low-pressure system based in surroundings of the Bihar and West Bengal states in India.

Cloudy sky is expected for the next few days and rainfall is likely to take place at several places and in this prediction, farmers need to be especially careful for protecting their crops.

This is the rice harvesting season, if there is a plan to cut rice plants, it is advised to postpone it by a week and if already collected, it requires prompt storage.  He urged farmers to wait until monsoon ends to harvest crops.  

Tonight, partly to generally cloudy weather is expected throughout the country. Light to moderate rain with thunder and lightning is likely to occur at some places of Koshi Province, Madesh Province, Bagmati Province and Lumbini Province and at one or two places in the rest of the provinces.

Two years ago, the Department had revised the tentative timeline for an entry and exit of monsoon setting it from June 13 to October 2. Prior to this, this timeline was fixed at June 10- September 23.

The tentative period for the monsoon is revised based on the analysis of each 10 years.

In recent years, the exit of the monsoon is getting delayed.

This year, the monsoon began on June 14 and it spread nationwide after nine days of arrival. It firstly arrived in the eastern part of Koshi, Madhesh and Gandaki Provinces and almost all part of the Bagmati Provinces. When it was in its initial phase, it caused significant losses of lives in eastern Nepal.