June 29: Heavy rainfall along with windstorm is likely to take place in some parts of the country due to the influence of the monsoon wind.    
According to the Meteorological Forecasting Division under the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology, light to medium rainfall is taking place in some areas of Karnali, Gandaki, Bagmati and Koshi provinces today (Thursday).    
There will be general to complete changes in weather pattern across the country this afternoon. Light to moderate rainfall with thunderstorm and lightning is likely to occur in a few places of Sudurpaschim, Karnali, Lumbini, Gandaki and Bagmati provinces.    
The division informed that heavy rainfall is predicted in some areas of Karnali, Lumbini and Gandaki provinces.    
Storm is likely to take place in several areas of Lumbini, Gandaki and Bagmati provinces and in some areas of remaining provinces, stated a bulletin published by the division.    
There will be general to complete changes in weather across the country tonight. According to the division, light to moderate rain with thunderstorms and lightning is likely to take place at some areas of Lumbini, Gandaki, Madhes and Koshi province.    
Noting that surface and air travel, health, agriculture and tourism sectors will possibly be affected due to heavy rainfall with thunderstorms, the division has urged one and all to adopt necessary safety precaution. -- RSS