Rain and Snowfall Possible Today in Some Areas of Nepal

March 28, Kathmandu – Currently, western and local winds are partially influencing the country. Due to this effect, the hilly and mountainous areas of Koshi, Bagmati, and Gandaki provinces, along with most of the country’s mountainous regions, are generally cloudy, while other hilly areas have partly cloudy skies and the Terai region mainly experiences clear weather. According to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology, this afternoon, the hilly and mountainous areas of Koshi Province and the country’s mountainous regions are expected to remain generally cloudy, with partly cloudy skies over the hilly and Terai areas of Koshi Province.

There is a possibility of light rain or snowfall accompanied by thunder and lightning in some places of the mountainous areas of Koshi, Gandaki, Karnali, and Sudurpashchim provinces. Strong winds are forecasted in some parts of the Terai in Lumbini and Sudurpashchim provinces. Similarly, tonight, the country’s mountainous regions are expected to remain generally cloudy, with partly cloudy skies over the hilly areas and mainly clear weather in the Terai. Some mountainous parts of Koshi, Gandaki, and Karnali provinces, as well as one or two locations in the hilly areas of Koshi and Gandaki provinces, may experience thunder, lightning, and light rain or snowfall. The Department has urged the general public and those operating transportation in these areas to remain cautious.