Kathmandu, Oct. 28 -- Very heavy rainfall, similar to that during the Dashain festival in the first week of October, is most likely to occur again from Thursday, with Koshi and Madhesh provinces expected to be hit hardest, meteorologists have warned.

The intensity of ongoing rain and snowfall, triggered by westerly winds caused by a depression in the Arabian Sea-which has affected Karnali, Lumbini, Gandaki, Bagmati provinces and hilly areas of Koshi province-is expected to lessen from Wednesday. However, the effects of the cyclonic storm developed in the Bay of Bengal will start from Thursday, experts say.

"Cyclonic storm 'Montha', which is causing devastation in various parts of India, will also bring heavy rainfall to Nepal," said Bin...