Kathmandu, June 10 -- The 2020 southwest monsoon was forecast to be 'normal' in Nepal, but it turned out to be more intense than predicted, and lasted much longer.

Last year saw deadly landslides and floods across the country,killing at least 400 people,with Sindhupalchok, Baglung, Myagdi, Jajarkot, Kalikot and Bajura districts bearing the brunt of the disasters. Entire villages were buried and debris flows swept away rocks, trees, bridges and houses.

We are now bracing up for the 2021 monsoon season, and it is predicted to bemuch more intense than last year.The South Asian Climate Outlook Forum has forecast that this year's monsoon precipitation will be 'above normal' almost throughout the country.

This year's monsoon comes after thew...