Heavy rain, floods to continue

National

HEAVY rain and flooding are expected to continue into next week, according to the National Weather Service.
The service said a monsoon trough was migrating towards the northern hemisphere and currently over the country.
The NWS said the monsoon trough had strengthened and would remain active throughout the week.
“Scattered showers and thunderstorms with likely heavy falls and flooding should be expected throughout the week and into the next week,” the service said.
“Potential impacts include lightning, landslides in the Highlands and risk of waterborne diseases.”