Rainfall predicted for a few more days: Meteorological Department

Kathmandu: The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has urged one and all to observe high caution, especially in the river basin areas since the incessant rainfall could increase the flow of water in the rivers.

As the water level in Koshi, Narayani, Karnali, and Babai rivers is around the danger level, the Department requested to remain alert in these river basin areas. The water level in the Mahakali River is also around the danger, the Department said.

Similarly, the water level in Kankai, Kamala, Purbi Rapti, Paschim Rapti, and its tributaries is below the danger level and in normal condition, said the Department. The flow of water in rivulets flowing in and around Paanchthar, Ilam, Jhapa, Sankhuwasabha, Sindhupalchowk, Dolakha, Ramechhap, Kaski, Lamjung, Myagdi, Bajura, Surkhet, Dailekh, Achham, Kailali, Kanchanpur, Doti, Dadheldhura, Bajhang, Baitadi and Darchula is normal, said the Department.

Meanwhile, the Meteorological Forecasting Division has forecast that the monsoon rain will continue for a few more days across the country. Meteorologist Rojan Lamichhane shared that the weather across the country would remain cloudy and there would be rainfall today and tomorrow.

Compared to last Saturday and Sunday, there will be less rainfall for today and tomorrow but the rainfall on Wednesday will be heavier than Monday and Tuesday. There is the possibility of light to moderate rainfall in hilly areas in Sudur Paschim Province while a place or two in the hilly areas in the Province could see heavy rainfall.

Likewise, some places in Koshi and Gandaki Provinces and very few places in the remaining provinces will experience light to moderate rainfall tonight. On Tuesday night, there is the possibility of light to moderate rainfall in some places in Koshi, Madhesh, Bagmati, and Gandaki provinces and a few places in the remaining provinces.

Heavy rainfall is predicted in a place or two in Koshi, Madhesh, and Provinces in the next few days. At present, the axis of the low-pressure monsoon trough is towards the north (nearby Nepal) than its average position. The same weather condition caused the cloudiness and rainfall, the Department said.

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