Generally cloudy conditions will prevail across the country on Thursday, the Meteorological Forecasting Division said.

Light to moderate rain, accompanied by thunder and lightning, is expected at various locations in all provinces.

Tonight, the cloudiness will continue nationwide, with light to moderate rain and thunder and lightning likely to persist in several areas.

There is a chance of heavy rainfall in one or two locations within Koshi, Madhesh, Bagmati, and Gandaki provinces.

The entire country is under the influence of monsoon winds, with the monsoon trough situated near the average position.

On Wednesday, the highest maximum temperature recorded was 36.4°C in Janakpur, while the lowest minimum temperature was 15°C in Jomsom. The highest 24-hour rainfall was 45.7 mm in Simara.