KATHMANDU, JUNE 20

This year's monsoon, which has already entered the country, is expected to spread nationwide by this coming Sunday.

According to the Meteorological Forecasting Division, the monsoon reached Lumbini Province today and is likely to extend across the country by June 23.

Although June 13 is typically the expected date for the arrival of the monsoon in Nepal, it entered the country via the eastern part on June 10. The progression to the western and far-western regions takes more time due to the influence of the Westerly wind.

Once the monsoon becomes more active, it will gradually alleviate the issues caused by heat waves. Last year, it took three weeks for the monsoon to spread across the country after its arrival.

According to the Division, tonight will be generally cloudy in Koshi Province, Madesh Province, Bagmati Province, and Gandaki Province, while the rest of the country will be partly cloudy to mainly fair.

Light to moderate rain with thunder and lightning is likely to occur in many places in Koshi Province, Madesh Province, Bagmati Province, and Gandaki Province, as well as in a few places in the hilly region of Lumbini Province and at one or two places in the rest of the country.

There are chances of heavy rainfall in one or two places in Koshi Province and Gandaki Province.