Monsoon becomes active, brings rains almost nationwide

Rainfall is taking place almost all parts of the country as monsoon remains active. According to the Meteorological Forecasting Division, the monsoon that earlier entered the country from eastern Nepal has now its presence across the country.

The Division has predicted cloudy sky with the possibilities of rain nationwide and escalation of monsoon activities for the next three days. The Division has urged all to remain alert towards that end.

Meteorologist Bibhuti Pokhrel said one or two places of State 1, 2, Bagmati state, Gandaki, and State 5 are likely to witness heavy rainfall. Most parts of the country have been seeing light to moderate rainfall since last night.

The Division's latest updates show the Kathmandu Valley yesterday received 40 millimeters rainfall followed by 33 mm in Nepalgunj, 5.6 in Dhankuta, 6.5 in Pokhara, 3.8 in Jumla and 1.2 mm in Dhangadhi.