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**Summary:**
Western Nepal is bracing for heavy rainfall and potential flooding, with 29 districts on yellow alert. The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has issued a special bulletin warning of extremely heavy rain in Sudurpaschim, Karnali, and Lumbini provinces. Meanwhile, the Nepal Oil Corporation has raised fuel prices, petrol by 5 rupees and diesel/kerosene by 4 rupees per liter, citing rising costs from the Indian Oil Corporation. Other headlines include a case filed against journalist Pathak, an analysis of Benjamin Netanyahu’s history of conflict, discussion of genocide in Gaza, and the release of former Minister Basnet on bail.
**News Article:**
**Western Nepal Braces for Heavy Rainfall; 29 Districts on Alert**
*Kathmandu, Nepal* – Western Nepal is on high alert for heavy rainfall and potential flooding over the next two days, according to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority. The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has issued a special bulletin warning of extremely heavy rain in several districts within Sudurpaschim, Karnali, and Lumbini provinces.
The Flood Forecasting Division has placed 29 districts on yellow alert and designated five specific areas for increased vigilance. These districts face a moderate risk of flash floods, prompting authorities to urge residents in riverine areas to exercise extreme caution.
The areas most at risk include:
* **Sudurpaschim Province:** Baitadi, Dadeldhura, Doti, Achham, Kailali, and Kanchanpur
* **Karnali Province:** Surkhet, Dailekh, and Salyan
* **Lumbini Province:** Banke, Bardiya, and Dang
“There is a possibility of heavy rain in one or two places in the high hilly areas of other provinces,” the department said in its warning.
The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology reported that heavy rainfall has already occurred in Pyuthan, Doti, Baglung, and Kailali in the past 24 hours.
The warning remains in effect until Monday morning, Ashad 16, with a continuing risk of medium to very heavy rainfall in the hilly areas of Karnali, and the hilly and terai areas of Sudurpaschim and Lumbini provinces.
**In other news:**
* The Nepal Oil Corporation has increased the price of petrol by 5 rupees per liter and diesel/kerosene by 4 rupees per liter, citing increased costs from the Indian Oil Corporation. Petrol will now cost 165 rupees per liter.
* A case has been filed against journalist Pathak in Kathmandu court.
* Benjamin Netanyahu’s long history of conflict comes under scrutiny.
* The situation in Gaza is being discussed as a possible case of genocide by some commentators.
* Former Minister Basnet has been ordered to be released on bail of Rs 2.5 million.
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