- Friday, 18 July 2025
Kathmandu, July 17: Now the country has witnessed the influence of monsoon winds with the impact of low pressure area located nearby Uttarpradesh of India.
The monsoon’s low-pressure line, according to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology, is near the average location.
There will generally be cloudy weather across the country, with chances of light to moderate rainfall accompanied by thunder and lightning in some areas of Bagmati, Gandaki, Lumbini, Karnali, and Sudurpashchim provinces this afternoon.
According to the department, there may be heavy rainfall in one or two areas of Bagmati, Gandaki, Lumbini, Karnali, and Sudurpashchim provinces.
There is likelihood of light to moderate rainfall and snowfall in some areas of the high hills and mountainous regions of the country. Some areas of the Terai region in Lumbini and Sudurpashchim Province are likely to have gusty winds.
In view of a risk of floods, landslides, and debris flow, the department has urged the residents in the areas to adopt precautionary safety measures in urban and Terai regions.
It has been informed that water levels in large and small rivers and rivulets may rise, potentially affecting daily life, agriculture, health, tourism, and transportation on roads and air traffic near river areas.
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Irrigation service expanded in 52 hectares of land
Myagdi, July 17: Irrigation service has been expanded to 52 hectares of land through the projects operated by the Drinking Water, Water Resource and Irrigation Development Division Office in the fiscal year 2081/82 BS.
Likewise, irrigation facilities have been upgraded in 70 hectares of land, the Division said.
Division chief Jhalak Mohan Ojha informed that the irrigation facilities have been expanded and upgraded through the construction of six-kilometer cemented canal, five dams and 47 irrigation structures, and expansion of 6.11-km pipeline.
Towards irrigation, a total budget of Rs 48.3 million has been allocated for 22 projects, of which 21 have been completed.
Of the allocated amount for irrigation, 91.31 percent or Rs 44.1 million has been spent.
Similarly, a 40-meter permanent wall and a 250-meter gabion wall have been constructed in six locations vulnerable to flooding and erosion through river control projects.
In the Raghuganga-1 area, gabion construction has also been carried out to prevent landslides. A total of 110 families have benefited from river and landslide control projects, and 2.5 hectares of land have been reclaimed.
Ojha informed that out of the allocated Rs 15 million for river control projects, Rs 14.7 million has been spent, he shared.
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Footpath constructed to promote religious tourism
Rampur (Palpa), July 17: In a bid to promote religious tourism, Rampur Municipality has constructed a footpath along the Kaligandaki river side.
Mayor of Rampur municipality, Raman Bahadur Thapa informed that 2,567 meters of footpath has been built in the fiscal year 2081/82 BS.
The 34-km long walkway is being constructed in the municipality under the Ramnadidham-Devghat footpath aimed at exploring the religious, cultural and ecological importance, mayor Thapa informed.
‘Placement of slate and interlock related works are being carried out. Efforts are on to promote tourism and contribute to the economy through beautification of river side and easing access to religious sites’, Mayor Thapa informed.
In this area, the task of laying slates with interlocks having a breadth of two meters has been completed at various locations in the year 081/082.
Stone paving has been undertaken in 557 meters in ward 3, Keladi, 191 meters in ward 6, Jagdipark, 432 meters in Tilakpur, 195 meters in Sundar Funpark, 678 meters.
Likewise, the task of interlocking in 210 meters of Bhujat area of ward 8, 114 meters of stone laying in Shalikram Park of ward 10, and interlocking and stone paving in 190 meters of Naramedeswor Temple has been completed.
Similarly, waiting stands have been constructed in ward Bhanghat and Tatopani Ghat.
This project has been carried out in coordination with the federal government and Rampur Municipality.
With the religious significance of the Kaligandaki River being connected to Ramnadi Dham, Keladi Dham, Ramghat Dham, Ridi Dham, and Devghat, locals believe construction of pedestrian paths will promote religious tourism in the locality.
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One electrocuted; two critically injured
Malangawa (Sarlahi), July 17: A person was electrocuted and two others sustained critical injuries in Lalbandi Municiplaity-1.
Spokesperson of the District Police Office, Sarok Rai informed that Dinesh Paswan, 30, of Brindaban Municipality-7, Rautahat died of electric shocks.
Truck co-driver Pawan caught electric shocks while putting off tent from the truck (Na 6 Kha 7550).
He was pronounced dead at Namuna Hospital in Hariban after being seriously injured by an electric shock when he happened to touch an 11,000-volt power transmission line.
In the incident, truck workers Kundan Paswan, 25, and Jageswwar Paswan, 40, were seriously injured. They are receiving treatment at the same hospital.
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Nepali stranded in Kerung being repatriated
Rasuwa, July 17: The Nepali citizens who were rendered helpless in Kerung after the flood-fed Lhende Rivulet swept away the Nepal-China Friendship Bridge on last July 8 are to be repatriated soon.
According to Chief District Officer Arjun Paudel, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has requested the Chinese government to arrange for the return of 1,200 people who were stranded.
The Chinese side has made arrangements for food and accommodation for the helpless Nepalis in Kerung.
Among those stranded are 91 vehicle drivers and helpers.
It has been reported that 117 people who have been residing there for several works had requested the Chief District Officer to arrange for their return.
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