KATHMANDU, June 13 -- The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has urged one and all to remain alert as Nepal is likely to witness more rain this monsoon than average which may trigger more floods and landslides.

The monsoon that began with its arrival on Friday in Nepal from Province 1, Province 2 and Bagmati Province is now active in Lumbini and Gandaki provinces and is to spread across the country soon.

Along with active monsoon, water level is likely to rise significantly in large and medium rivers in the country while flash floods could lead to unprecedented inundation and water logging in the Tarai and Chure region.

Issuing a statement on Saturday, the department has appealed to the general public and all stakeholder agencies ...