Kathmandu, May 22 -- Nepal is expected to witness above-average rainfall in the upcoming monsoon, according to a seasonal outlook issued by the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology on Wednesday.

The prediction is in line with the regional climate outlook jointly prepared by all nine National Meteorological Services of South Asia, which is above-normal rain in the 2025 monsoon.

According to the four-month forecast [from 1 June to 30 September] issued on Wednesday, both maximum and minimum temperatures are expected to be higher than average across the country.

"Most parts of the country are expected to receive above-average rainfall in the upcoming monsoon season," reads the outlook issued by the department. "Both maximum and minimum ...