May 13, Kathmandu- The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has said that there is a possibility of more than normal rainfall in most parts of the country in the upcoming monsoon.

In a public program organized by the National Monsoon Forum, 2081 on the upcoming monsoon situation on Monday, meteorologist Sudarshan Humagai in the department informed that there is a possibility of 35.4 percent to 55.4 percent more rain than the estimated rate in most places.

The probability of rainfall exceeding the level is 35.4 percent to 65.5 percent in the north-western part of Sudurpaschim province, the south-eastern part of Bagmati province, the central part of Madhesh province and the central and central-western part of Koshi province.

Also, the department said that there is a 35 to 45 percent chance of rain in the western part of Karnali province, the central part of Gandaki province and the north-eastern part of Koshi province.

Also, the department estimates that the minimum temperature will be higher than the average in most parts of the country, ranging from 35 to 65.4 percent.