Widespread Rainfall Expected on Friday, Providing Relief from Heat in Western Regions
13 Jestha, Kathmandu – Meteorologists have predicted rainfall in many parts of the country on Friday. The rain is expected to begin from Thursday evening, intensifying comparatively on Friday night. According to Rojen Lamichhane, a meteorologist at the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology’s Weather Forecasting Division, rainfall is more likely during the night than in the morning or afternoon. Lamichhane stated, “Rainfall is expected in all seven provinces on Friday. Based on the current situation, light to moderate rain is anticipated.”
Currently, a wave of warm air is sweeping through the western Terai. With predicted rainfall on Friday, people in that region are expected to get some relief from the heat. Lamichhane explained that Nepal is currently influenced by western winds, local air currents, and a low-pressure area near the eastern region. This combination is expected to increase cloud formation and bring thunderstorms and lightning along with rainfall. Due to this, some districts may also experience gusty winds today and tomorrow.
Some meteorologists have mentioned the possibility of heavy rainfall in certain areas of Sudurpashchim, Karnali, Lumbini, and Gandaki provinces. Meteorologist Binod Pokharel noted on Facebook that from Thursday evening through Friday, many places from Sudurpashchim to Bagmati may experience heavy rain. Another meteorologist, Dr. Dharmraj Upreti, also warned of heavy rainfall in some locations on Friday with a potential risk of flooding.
However, the Weather Forecasting Division of the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology had not issued any official information about heavy rainfall as of the time this report was prepared. Meteorologist Lamichhane clarified, “So far, only light to moderate rainfall is expected. We have not confirmed heavy rain. If heavy rainfall becomes likely, we will provide an update tomorrow. Since rainfall conditions change rapidly, it is not possible at present to confirm heavy rainfall.” He added that the rainfall system, which has started in western Nepal, will gradually move eastward, potentially bringing light to moderate rain across districts in all seven provinces. He noted that the system is being closely monitored.
According to the Weather Forecasting Division, there is a likelihood of thunderstorms and gusty winds with rain in eastern and central regions today, while a wave of warm air is expected to persist in the western Terai districts.