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The monsoon trough is currently positioned near its normal location in the country at present and the weather is expected to remain generally cloudy throughout the country, according to the Weather Forecasting Division of the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology. 

The monsoon system has influenced the entire country, the Division stated. 

There is a possibility of light to moderate rain accompanied by thunder and lightning at a few places in the Himalayan region of the country today. 

Moderate rainfall with thunder and lightning is likely at many places in the hilly region of the country, the Division stated. 

There is also a possibility of moderate rainfall with thunder and lightning at a few places in the Tarai region of Koshi, Bagmati, Gandaki and Lumbini Provinces, and at a few places in Madhes Province and the Tarai region of Sudurpashchim Province. 

Heavy rainfall is likely at one or two places in the hilly and Tarai regions of Bagmati and Gandaki Provinces, as well as the hilly regions of Koshi and Lumbini Provinces, the weather service stated. 

Police have arrested two alleged poachers from Chitwan National Park today.

They are Khadga Narayan Chaudhary (68) of Madhyabindu Municipality-1 in Nawalparasi (Bardaghat-Susta East) and Tek Bahadur Magar (52) of Ichchhakamana Rural Municipality-5 in Chitwan district.

Both of them were arrested from Bramhasthanghat of Madhyabindu Municipality-3 on the charge of entering the CNP to poach a one-horned rhino, said Information officer at Chitwan National Park, Abinas Thapa Magar. 

A loaded gun was confiscated from them. 

Meanwhile, during a raid carried out following the arrest, a gun with its ammunition, seven animal trophies and 136 notes of  Rs 500 were also recovered from the house of Chaudhary. 

According to CNP, a case has been filed at Nawalpur District Court against Chaudhary and Thapa Magar, seeking punishment in accordance with National Park and Wildlife Conservation Act, 2029 BS.

The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has, through a notice, warned against a heightened risk of flash floods in several small rivers across different parts of the country.  

The Department has issued an alert for people living in riverside areas, urging them to remain vigilant and take necessary precautions. 

The risk of sudden floods has been forecast in small rivers based in Jhapa, Udayapur, Gorkha, Lamjung, Jajarkot, Dailekh, Kalikot, Doti, Dadeldhura, Baitadi, and surrounding areas. 

According to meteorologist Binod Parajuli, continuous rainfall has increased the risk for a sudden rise in water level in these rivers. 

Residents living in areas close to riverbanks have been urged to take necessary precautions against the risk of flooding.

Participants of the Young South Asian Leaders Initiative (YSALI) recently took part in a US-based workshop on entrepreneurship, innovation, and American excellence. 

The program brought together emerging leaders from across South Asia for discussions, site visits, and exchanges with US entrepreneurs, policymakers, university representatives, and industry leaders.

Participants discussed how private sector leadership, research, and technology strengthen economies and global competitiveness.

During their visit to the US Department of State, the delegation met with Under Secretary for Public Diplomacy Sarah Rogers to learn more about how innovation and entrepreneurship drive economic growth and create opportunity.

They also visited leading US companies and innovation hubs, where they gained practical perspectives on business development, technology, and collaborative approaches to advancing entrepreneurship.