Light Rain and Snowfall Expected in Some Areas Today

May 18, Kathmandu – Nepal is currently experiencing the influence of western winds and local air currents. According to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology, Weather Forecast Division, light to moderate rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning is occurring in some parts of Koshi, Bagmati, and Gandaki provinces. This afternoon, cloudy conditions are expected over the mountainous and hilly regions of Koshi Province, as well as Bagmati and Gandaki provinces. The hilly and mountainous areas of Madhesh Province and other provinces will experience partly cloudy skies, while the Terai region will mostly remain clear.

There is a possibility of moderate rainfall and snowfall in some parts of the mountainous and hilly regions of Koshi Province, along with certain areas in the hilly and mountainous regions of Bagmati and Gandaki provinces. In the Terai areas of Madhesh, Koshi, Bagmati, and Gandaki, as well as some hilly and mountainous areas, isolated locations may experience light rain and snow accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning. Temperatures in the Terai areas of Sudurpashchim and Lumbini provinces are expected to rise. Tonight, cloudy weather will generally persist over the mountainous and hilly regions of Koshi, Bagmati, and Gandaki provinces, while other hilly and mountainous areas will have partly cloudy skies. The rest of the Terai region will mostly remain clear.