Kathmandu. The Meteorological Forecasting Division has said that the low pressure line of the monsoon is located in the southern part of the country and it will be generally cloudy throughout the country this afternoon.

Light to moderate rain is likely to occur at a few places of the hilly region and Tarai province, including lumbini and sudur paschim provinces.

Similarly, it will be generally cloudy throughout the country tonight. Light to moderate rainfall will occur at some places of Koshi, Bagmati, Gandaki and SudurPaschim provinces. Heavy rainfall is likely to occur at one or two places of the hilly regions of Koshi, Bagmati and Gandaki provinces.

The Division has urged all to remain alert and make preparations, predicting that there is a risk of landslide and debris flow due to the rain, the water level in big and small rivers and rivulets may rise and the transport sector may be affected.