KATHMANDU, Sept 11: The Meteorological Forecasting Division (MFD) has issued a fresh monsoon alert, warning of heavy downpours in several provinces as the monsoon trough remains active.
This afternoon, skies across the country will stay mostly cloudy, with moderate rainfall likely in many parts of Koshi, Madhesh, Bagmati, Gandaki, and Lumbini provinces. One or two places in the hilly belts of these provinces may witness heavy rainfall, the MFD cautioned.
The weather is expected to stay cloudy tonight as well. Moderate showers are forecast in different areas of Koshi, Madhesh, Bagmati, Gandaki, and Lumbini, while heavy rain could lash a few hilly and Tarai regions of these provinces.
Authorities have urged the public to stay alert as continuous rainfall could increase the risk of floods, landslides, and waterlogging in vulnerable areas.