KATHMANDU:With the monsoon system becoming active, light to moderate rainfall is occurring across various hilly regions of the country, including the Kathmandu Valley.

Meteorologists have urged the public to take necessary precautions, warning that the rainfall could waterlog some roads in the valley and cause flooding in certain areas.

According to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology, the monsoon trough is currently located south of its normal position in the eastern part of Nepal and around its normal position in the western part.

Rojan Lamichhane, a meteorologist at the department, urged people to exercise special caution while driving or walking, as the rain is expected to continue in the valley.

“There is a possibility of rainfall continuing in the valley for some time. Roads could become waterlogged, and some areas might experience flooding. Therefore, commuters and drivers need to stay alert,” he said.

The department’s senior meteorologist, Min Kumar Aryal, informed that there is a possibility of heavy rainfall in one or two places within the country’s hilly terrains over the next three days. However, he noted that while monsoon winds are active across the country, the system is not exceptionally powerful, making widespread heavy rainfall unlikely.

“Monsoon winds are influencing the entire country. But since the system isn’t very strong, heavy rain will likely be limited to just one or two places in the hilly areas. There is no need to panic, but necessary precautions must be taken,” Senior Meteorologist Aryal said.

According to the department, light to moderate rain is currently falling in areas around Chitwan and Dolakha in Bagmati Province; Solukhumbu and Morang in Koshi Province; Rolpa, Arghakhanchi, and Palpa in Lumbini Province; Mugu in Karnali Province; and Kailali in Sudurpashchim Province.

Meteorologists have requested citizens living near rivers, streams, and landslide-prone areas to stay updated on weather alerts and take all necessary precautions.