Rain, thunder likely in hilly areas; Kathmandu likely to see brief showers

Weather across Nepal is expected to remain partly to generally cloudy in hilly regions and partly cloudy elsewhere today, according to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (MFD). Light to moderate rain accompanied by thunder and lightning is likely in a few areas of the hilly regions, while one or two places in the rest of the country may also experience brief rainfall. Light snowfall or rain is expected in a few high-altitude areas of Koshi, Bagmati, Gandaki, and Karnali Provinces, and at isolated high-mountain locations in other provinces.

Additionally, some areas of the Terai in Lumbini Province may witness gusty winds. Tonight, skies are expected to remain partly to generally cloudy over the hills, and mainly fair to partly cloudy elsewhere. Light to moderate rain with thunder and lightning is likely in a few places across the hilly regions of Koshi, Bagmati, and Gandaki Provinces, and in isolated locations of Lumbini, Karnali, and Sudurpaschim Provinces.



There is also a chance of light snowfall or rain at one or two high-mountain locations in Koshi, Bagmati, and Gandaki Provinces. In the Kathmandu Valley, the day is forecast to be partly to generally cloudy, with chances of brief rain or thundershowers both during the day and at night. Daytime temperatures are expected to range between 24–26°C, while nighttime temperatures will likely remain between 15–17°C.

The MFD puts the chance of rainfall in the Valley at 30 percent during the day and 20 percent at night. The current weather activity is being influenced by a westerly disturbance and local wind patterns, along with moisture entering from the Bay of Bengal, the MFD said..