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Heavy rainfall is likely to occur at one or two places of Bagmati and Gandaki Provinces today. 

Light to moderate rain with thunder and lightning is also possible at some places of Koshi, Bagmati and Gandaki Provinces along with hilly regions of the rest of the country, according to the Meteorological Forecasting Division. Chances of light to moderate snowfall and rainfall in the high hilly and mountainous region of the country also exist.

Tonight, the weather will continue to remain partly to generally cloudy throughout the country. 

Light to moderate rain with thunder and lightning is likely to occur at a few places of the country. 

There is the influence of monsoon winds across the country.

At least three people were killed and fifteen are missing after a landslide, triggered by heavy monsoon rains, hit Gilgit-Baltistan’s Diamer district on Monday, officials said.

Rescue teams recovered bodies and evacuated four injured, while efforts continue to locate the missing. Hundreds of stranded tourists were also brought to safety, Al Jazeera reported.

The monsoon has caused widespread damage across Pakistan, with 221 deaths reported since late June.

The monsoon wind has its influence throughout the country at present with the monsoon low pressure trough to its average position, the Meteorological Forecasting Division said.

According to the Division, there are chances of heavy rainfall in one or two places of Koshi, Bagmati, and Gandaki Provinces today. 

As the weather remains partly to generally cloudy throughout the country, light to moderate rain with thunder and lightning is likely to occur at some places of Koshi, Bagmati and Gandaki Provinces and the hilly regions of the country, according to the Division.  

The weather is predicted to remain partly to generally cloudy throughout the country tonight. 

There is a possibility of light to moderate rain at some places of Koshi, Madhes, Bagmati and Gandaki Provinces and the hilly mountainous regions of the country tonight. 

The Division has forecast that there are chances of heavy rainfall at one or two places of Koshi, Bagmati, and Gandaki Provinces tonight.

In view of the risk of floods, landslides, and debris flow, the residents in the concerned areas have been urged to apply precautions and safety measures. 

The monsoon wind has its influence throughout the country at present with the monsoon low pressure trough somewhat north to its average position, the Meteorological Forecasting Division said.

There are chances of heavy rainfall at one or two places of Bagmati, Gandaki, Lumbini and Karnali Provinces today. 

As the weather remains generally cloudy throughout the country, light to moderate rain with thunder and lightning is likely to occur at some places of Lumbini, Karnali and Sudurpaschim Provinces and at a few places of the rest of the country, according to the Division. 

There is also a possibility of light to moderate rain and snowfall at one or two places of the high hilly and mountainous region of the country tonight. 

In view of the risk of floods, landslides, and debris flow, the Division has urged the residents to apply precautions and safety measures in urban and Tarai regions. 

It has been informed that water levels in large and small rivers and rivulets could rise, potentially affecting daily life, agriculture, health, tourism, and transportation on roads and air traffic near river areas.

With monsoon winds impacting the length and breadth of the country, there is possibility of heavy to very heavy rainfall at some places of Koshi, Bagmati and Gandaki Provinces as well as in the hilly regions of rest of the provinces. 

Furthermore, light to moderate rain with thunder and lightning is likely to occur at many places of hilly regions of the country including Koshi, Madesh, Bagmati, Gandaki and Karnali Provinces, according to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology.

As the weather remains generally cloudy throughout the country, there are also chances of light to moderate snowfall at some places of the high hilly and mountainous region of the country.

Tonight, the weather will remain generally cloudy throughout the country. 

Light to moderate rain with thunder and lightning is possible at many places of Gandaki, Lumbini, Karnali and Sudurpaschim Provinces and at a few places in the rest of the country. There are chances of very heavy rainfall at a few places of Gandaki, Lumbini, Karnali and Sudurpaschim Provinces.

Light to moderate snowfall is likely at some places of the high hilly and mountainous region of the country, adds the Department.

Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has urged the general public to refrain from non-essential travel and stay in safe areas.

His appeal comes amidst the Weather Forecasting Division’s prediction of heavy and widespread rainfall across the country while directing the security personnel to remain on alert.

He also urged the concerned authorities of the federal, provincial and local governments to remain active in minimizing the damage caused by potential disasters including floods, landslides and inundation.

Taking to social media, Prime Minister Oli said, “The Meteorological Forecasting Division has predicted heavy rain in various parts of the country this afternoon. He urged the people to stay informed through updates from the security agencies to take necessary precautions to avoid monsoon-induced disasters. I would like to request all to avoid unnecessary travel and direct the security agencies to remain on alert.”

Earlier, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority had urged the people to be cautious, saying that there is a possibility of heavy rainfall in various parts of the country from July 19-21.  

Four people have died and more than 1,300 have been evacuated as torrential rains hit South Korea, prompting the government to issue its highest disaster alert, BBC reported.

Among the victims were two elderly men, a man killed by a collapsed wall, and one who suffered cardiac arrest. Seosan, the worst-hit city, saw over 400mm of rain in just 12 hours — a level described as a once-in-a-century event.

Authorities have warned of ongoing risks from landslides and flash floods and urged people to avoid riverbanks and underground spaces. While rains are expected to ease, forecasters warn of possible heatwaves next week, according to BBC.

Currently there is an influence of monsoon winds across the country and the monsoon's low pressure line is situated near the average location in the west and slightly north from the average location in the east, the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology said. 

The weather will be generally cloudy across the country this afternoon with chances of light to moderate rain accompanied by thunder and lightning in many places of Koshi, Madhes, Bagmati, Gandaki and Lumbini provinces, as well as some places in other provinces. 

According to the Department, there is a possibility of heavy rainfall in some places of Koshi Province. 

As predicted, heavy rainfall will also occur in one or two places in Madhes, Bagmati, Gandaki, and Lumbini Provinces. 

Light to moderate rain and snowfall are expected in some areas of the high hills and mountainous regions of the country. 

There is also a possibility of winds in the Tarai region of Koshi Province and some places in Madhes Province. 

Likewise, there will be partial to generally cloudy weather across the country tonight. 

There are chances of light to moderate rain along with thunder and lightning in some areas of the hilly regions, including Koshi, Madhes, and Sudurpashchim Provinces , as well as in some other provinces. 

The regular weather bulletin issued by the Department at 6:00 am today stated that there is a possibility of heavy rain in one or two places in the Koshi, Madhes, and Sudurpashchim Provinces. 

Additionally, there is a possibility of light to moderate rain and snowfall in some areas of the high hills and Himalayan regions of the country. 

The strong wind is predicted in some areas of Madhes Province. 

The Department has warned of the risk of floods, landslides, and river overflow due to potential rainfall and has urged residents of urban and Terai areas to adopt necessary precautionary safety measures. 

The monsoon wind is active across the country at present.

The Weather Forecasting Division informed that it will be generally cloudy today, while few places of Koshi, Bagmati, Gandaki and Lumbini Provinces are likely to have heavy rainfall. 

The upper hilly and mountainous places of these provinces are predicted to have moderate rains and snowfall.  

Similarly, it will be generally cloudy tonight. Light to moderate rainfall is predicted in some hilly regions of Koshi, Gandaki, Lumbini, Karnali and Sudurpaschim Provinces, according to the weather service.

There will be generally cloudy weather throughout the country due to the influence of monsoon winds.

The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology informed that the monsoon low-pressure line is located slightly north of the average position in the east. 

Light to moderate rain with thunder and lightning is likely to occur in some areas of the mountainous regions of the country, including Koshi, Madhesh, Bagmati, Gandaki, Lumbini and Sudurpashchim Provinces, and in a few places in the remaining provinces. 

There is also a possibility of heavy rain in one or two places in Koshi, Bagmati, Gandaki, Lumbini, and Karnali Provinces, while light to moderate rain or snowfall is predicted in a few places in the high mountainous and Himalayan regions of the country.

Similarly, there is a possibility of light to moderate rain with thunder and lightning in some areas of Kosi, Madhesh, Bagmati, Gandaki, and Lumbini Provinces, and in a few areas of the remaining provinces tonight. 

There is also a possibility of heavy rain in one or two places of Koshi and Lumbini Provinces. 

The Department has indicated chances of light to moderate rain/snow in a few areas of the high-hilly and Himalayan regions of the country. 

There is a possibility of heavy rainfall at one or two places in Koshi, Bagmati, Gandaki and Karnali Provinces today. 

Light to moderate rainfall with thunder and lightning is likely at some places in all provinces, according to the Meteorological Weather Forecasting Division. 

Due to monsoon winds affecting across the country, there is also a possibility of light to moderate rainfall and snowfall at a few places in the high-hills and mountainous regions of the country.

Tonight, the weather will remain generally cloudy throughout the country. There is a possibility of light to moderate rainfall with thunder and lightning at some places in Koshi, Madhesh, Bagmati, Gandaki, Lumbini and Sudurpaschim Provinces and at a few places in the remaining provinces. There is also a possibility of heavy rainfall at one or two places in Koshi and Gandaki Provinces.

Furthermore, there is a possibility of light to moderate rainfall and snowfall at a few places in the high-hills and mountainous regions of the country.

Some parts of Koshi, Madhesh, Bagmati and Gandaki Provinces are currently witnessing the impact of monsoon wind. Similar weather is in the eastern belt of Lumbini Province.

The Weather Forecasting Division has informed that there is also a partial effect of westerly and local winds in the western parts of the country.

Partial and generally cloudy weather is forecasted throughout the day today, while some parts of all provinces are getting light to moderate rainfall with thunder and lightning.

Few places of Koshi, Bagmati and Gandaki Provinces are predicted to have heavy to excessive rainfall. Some parts of high hills and mountains in these provinces are forecasted to have snowfall.

Even Lumbini Province will have heavy rainfall in a few places.

There is a possibility of heavy rainfall in one or two places of the hilly regions of Koshi, Bagmati and Gandaki Provinces today.

This is due to the influence of local winds and westerly winds, says the Meteorological Forecasting Division.

At present, light rainfall with thunder and lightning is occurring in one or two places of Koshi and Bagmati Provinces.

The weather is partly to generally cloudy in Koshi, Bagmati, Gandaki and Karnali Provinces and mainly clear to partly cloudy in the rest of the country.

Tonight, the weather will be partly to generally cloudy in the hilly areas of Koshi, Bagmati, Gandaki and Karnali Provinces and mainly clear to partly cloudy in the rest of the country.

There is a possibility of light rain with thunder and lightning in few places in Koshi, Bagmati and Gandaki Provinces and in one or two places in the hilly areas of Karnali Province. There is a possibility of light rain and snowfall in one or two places in the high hilly and mountainous areas of Koshi, Gandaki and Karnali Provinces..

The country has witnessed the influence of monsoon winds and partial effects of the low-pressure system formed in northeast Assam and adjoining areas of India, according to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology.

Currently the weather is partly to generally cloudy in Koshi, Madhes, Bagmati and Gandaki Provinces and partly cloudy in the rest of the country. Likewise, light to moderate rainfall with thunder and lightning is taking place at some places of Koshi, Bagmati and Gandaki Provinces.

Similarly, the weather will remain partly to generally cloudy in Koshi, Madhes, Bagmati and Gandaki Provinces and partly cloudy in the remaining provinces.

Light to moderate rain with thunder and lightning is likely to occur at a few places of Koshi, Madhes, Bagmati and Gandaki Provinces and at a few places of other provinces.

Heavy rainfall is likely to occur at one or two places in Koshi and Bagmati Provinces. There is a possibility of a wind storm in some places of the Tarai region of Koshi Province.

According to the Meteorological Forecasting Division, the weather will be partly to generally cloudy in Koshi, Madhes, Bagmati, Gandaki and Lumbini Provinces tonight.

Light to moderate rain with thunder and lightning is likely to occur at one or two places of Koshi, Bagmati and Gandaki Provinces and at one or two places of the rest of the provinces in the next 24 hours.

The Department has urged people to remain alert to avoid the risk of floods, landslides and inundation in view of possible heavy rainfall at one or two places of Koshi and Bagmati Provinces.

Minister for Home Affairs Ramesh Lekhak directed all the authorities concerned and relevant mechanisms to remain highly alert and do the needful preparations as heavy rainfall is expected in some places of the Koshi and Bagmati Provinces.

The instruction comes in response to the weather forecast bulletin released by the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology regarding the probabilities of downpour in some parts of these two provinces.

Minister Lekhak called on all three security agencies, National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA), Chief District Officers and local governments for caution towards possible risks of disasters.

The Department has appealed to the public for alertness and readiness to mitigate the potential risks of the predicted rainfall and its consequences.

Emphasizing alertness and readiness in this context, Minister Lekhak said, "I have directed the Chief District Officers of Koshi Province and Bagmati Province and Chiefs of all security agencies in the disaster-prone provinces to remain alert."

Furthermore, the NDRRMA and Chiefs of security agencies under the Ministry of Home Affairs have been asked to coordinate efforts for early preparedness.

Minister Lekhak urged travelers to be careful while traveling, noting the conditions of major highways and roads due to recent series of rain-triggers landslide and flood while the risk of floods and landslides still persist in some parts.

Among the roads obstructed following heavy rainfall and landslides, three roads connecting Hetauda-Kathmandu of Makawanpur and Hetauda-Dharan-Chatara have come into operation.

According to the District Police Office, traffic has resumed on Hetauda-Bhaise, Simbhanjyang-Palung-Naubise and Hetauda-Sindhuli-Dharan Chatara roads along the Madan Bhandari Highway since this morning.

Similarly, the Hetauda-Bhaise-Chitlang-Chandragiri-Kathmandu road along the Tribhuvan Highway came into operation on Sunday evening.

Police Inspector Thakur Prasad Sapkota, acting spokesperson at the District Police Office, informed that the traffic has resumed after removing the landslide debris.

The road was obstructed after a landslide at Daman in Thaha Municipality-5 in Makawanpur. It is still completely blocked due to landslides at Ghattepakha of Bakaiya Rural Municipality-12 and Lamrang and the ward 11, Ampachaur.

According to Police Inspector Sapkota, the Kulekhani-Fakhel-Farping road of Indrasarovar Rural Municipality-3 has been completely obstructed due to A landslide at Ram Chandra Bhanjyang along the Dakshinkali-Chhaimle-Sisneri road.

The Thankot-Kulekhani road section has been completely disrupted due to A landslide at Simlang of Indrasarovar Rural Municipality-1 on the Kulekhani-Markhu inner road section.

Sapkota said that the road connecting Hetauda-Kulekhani has been completely blocked due to landslides at Ratomate of Bhimphedi Rural Municipality-4 and Dhokaphedi of Bhimphedi-6.

Efforts are being made to clear the landslide debris, he added.