KATHMANDU: The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has predicted more than average rainfall during monsoon this year.    
Speaking at a recent programme organised by the National Monsoon Forum, the department's meteorologist Sudarsan Humagai said rainfall exceeding 35.4 to 55.4 per cent than average has been predicted in most parts of the country in the upcoming monsoon.    
The north-west areas of Sudurpashim Province, the south-east areas of Bagamati, the central part of Madhesh and the central and mid-west parts of Koshi Province are likely to see more rain (35.4 per cent to 65.5 per cent) than average this year.    
Similarly, the western part of the Karnali, central part of Gandaki, and north-east part of Koshi are likely to witness rain more by 35-45 per cent than average.    
The minimum precipitation in most parts of the county is likely to be more than average by 35-65 percent. -- RSS