KATHMANDU, July 8: The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM) has warned of a moderate risk of flash floods in several districts across the country today.
The DHM also urged residents, particularly those living near small rivers and streams, to remain alert.
The weather service has forecast heavy rainfall at some places in the hilly and southern plains of Koshi, Bagmati, Gandaki and Lumbini Provinces today.
DHM warns of flash flood risk in 44 districts
There is a likelihood of heavy rainfall in one or two places in Madhesh Province, it added.
Presently, the country is under the influence of monsoon winds. The monsoon trough lies south of its normal position over eastern Nepal and around its average location in the western part of the country, thereby creating favourable conditions for widespread rainfall, stated the DHM.
DHM flood expert Binod Parajuli said that water level in small rivers and streams flowing through Ilam, Jhapa, Tehrathum, Panchthar, Dhankuta, Saptari, Sunsari, Morang, Doti and Dadeldhura districts and surrounding areas, are likely to rise significantly, increasing the risk of flash floods.
Most parts of the country received light to moderate rainfall over the past 24 hours, according to the DHM.
Yanjakot of Kaski district recorded the highest rainfall at 98.6 mm during this period.
