Weather today: Partial rain likely in hilly region

KATHMANDU: There is a possibility of light to moderate rain with thunder and lightning in a few places in the hilly areas of the country including the Sudurpaschim province.

This is due to the influence of westerly winds coupled with local winds, according to the Meteorological Forecasting Division.

There is also partial influence of the water vapor-rich air entering from the Arabian Sea.

Hence, the weather will be partly to generally cloudy in Koshi, Lumbini and Sudurpaschim provinces and partly cloudy in the rest of the country.

There is a possibility of light rain and snowfall in one or two places in the mountainous areas of the country.

There is also possibility of windstorm in a few places in Madhes province, the Division stated.

Tonight, the weather will remain partly cloudy in the hilly areas of the country and mainly clear to partly cloudy in the rest of the country.

There is a possibility of light to moderate rain with thunder and lightning at one or two places in the hilly areas of Koshi, Gandaki and Karnali provinces and light rain and snowfall at one or two places in the mountainous areas.