KATHMANDU, June 17: The Meteorological Forecasting Division, Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has predicted heavy rainfall in some parts of the country today due to the influence of monsoon winds, cautioning the people to remain alert to possible risks. 

One or two parts in Province 1 and Madhesh Province are likely to receive heavy rainfall today while the risk remains for soil-erosion and landslides in the hilly regions of Province 1.  Likewise, levels of waters in rivers and intermittent rivers are likely to rise and daily life of the people and the transport sector may be affected by monsoon activities. 

Today, it is partly to generally cloudy in Province 1, Madhesh Province, Bagmati Province, Gandaki Province and Lumbini Province along with the hilly regions of the rest of the provinces and partly cloudy in the rest of the country, the Division said in its bulletin on Friday. 

Presently, light to moderate rain with thunder and lightning is taking place at a few places in Province 1, Madhesh Province, Bagmati Province and Gandaki Province. 

Similarly, it will be generally cloudy in Province 1, Madhesh Province, Bagmati Province, Gandaki Province and Lumbini Province and partly to generally cloudy in the rest of the country tonight.

Light to moderate rain with thunder and lightning has been forecast at some places of Province 1, Madhesh Province, Bagmati Province and Gandaki Province and at a few places of Lumbini Province and at one or two places of the hilly regions of the rest of the provinces. Chances remain high for heavy rainfall at one or two places of Province 1 and Madhesh Province.

 
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