No Immediate Improvement in Weather; Possibility of Rain Throughout the Week
April 20, Kathmandu – Meteorologists have indicated that there will be no significant improvement in the current weather conditions in the immediate future. Forecasters from the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology have highlighted the likelihood of rain across the country throughout this week, with Gandaki Province expected to be the most affected. Snowfall and rainfall are anticipated across the Terai, hilly, and Himalayan regions of Gandaki. Some areas may experience heavy snow or rain. Meteorologists predict intermittent rainfall, with periods of dry weather followed by more precipitation.
According to the weather forecast for the Terai region, rainfall has been occurring in various districts since yesterday. Meteorologist David Dhakal from the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology explained that there is a possibility of thunderstorms and rain in different parts of the country throughout this week. He indicated that until Tuesday, there is a likelihood of moderate to heavy rain in the Terai areas of Koshi, Bagmati, and Gandaki Provinces, as well as many parts of Madhesh Province. Some locations within these provinces could experience heavy rainfall. Meanwhile, Lumbini and Sudurpashchim provinces are expected to witness moderate rainfall only in a few places.
From Wednesday to Thursday, moderate rain is projected in a few Terai areas across all provinces. Rain is also possible in hilly regions throughout the week. According to meteorologists, until the upcoming Tuesday, many areas in Koshi, Bagmati, Gandaki, and Lumbini Provinces, along with some parts of Karnali and Sudurpashchim provinces in the hills, could see moderate rainfall. In Gandaki Province, as well as in Koshi, Bagmati, and Lumbini, there is a possibility of heavy rain in one or two locations until Tuesday.
David Dhakal further stated that snowfall or rain is also expected in the Himalayan regions throughout this week. From Sunday through Tuesday, many places in Koshi, Bagmati, Gandaki, and Lumbini provinces, along with some areas in Karnali and Sudurpashchim provinces, could receive moderate snowfall or rain. Currently, rain is occurring across all provinces except Madhesh and Sudurpashchim. Moderate rainfall is ongoing in Lumbini and Gandaki. Meteorologists have also warned of the possibility of heavy rain in some parts of these two provinces this afternoon.
Meteorologists advise planning activities based on up-to-date weather information. In the past 24 hours, the highest rainfall was recorded in Musikot, Gulmi, measuring 86.6 millimeters, according to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology’s Forecast Division. Heavy rainfall was also reported in Devghat, Deurali of Nawalpur, Dumkauli, and Asarghat in Achham. Over the last three hours, heavy rainfall occurred in Karki Neta of Parbat, Panchamul of Syangja, Pokhara in Kaski, and Rainastar in Lamjung. In the Kathmandu Valley, areas such as Kapan, Kirtipur, and Sundarijal recorded light rainfall.