Weather: Light rain, thunder, and snowfall expected in various Provinces

KATHMANDU: The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has issued a weather forecast, indicating the presence of a western low-pressure system along with partial influence from local winds across the country.

According to the department, the Far Western, Karnali, and Gandaki provinces are experiencing partial to moderate cloud cover, while the remaining hilly areas, including Lumbini province, have partial cloud cover.

The rest of the country is mostly clear. Light rain with thunder is occurring in a few places of Karnali and Far Western provinces.

This afternoon, partial to moderate cloud cover is expected in the Far Western and Karnali provinces, as well as the hilly regions of the country, while the remaining areas will see mainly clear weather with partial cloud cover.

A few places in Koshi, Madhesh, Bagmati, Gandaki, and Lumbini provinces may experience gusty winds.

There is a possibility of light rain with thunder in a few places of the hilly regions of Far Western and Karnali provinces, along with the potential for light snowfall in some higher hilly and Himalayan areas of those regions.

Tonight, partial cloud cover is expected in the hilly regions of Koshi province and the rest of the country will see partial cloud cover, with mainly clear weather.

A few places in the hilly areas may experience light rain with thunder, and light snowfall is likely in a few areas of the higher hilly and Himalayan regions.