The Meteorological Forecasting Division said that westerly winds, local air circulation, and moisture-laden winds from the Arabian Sea influence the current weather system over Nepal.

This afternoon, partly to generally cloudy conditions are expected over the hilly regions of Koshi, Lumbini, and Sudurpaschim provinces, while the rest of the country will experience partly cloudy skies.

There is a possibility of light to moderate rain with thunder and lightning at a few places in the hilly areas of Koshi, Lumbini, and Sudurpaschim provinces, and at one or two places in other hilly regions.

Light snowfall or rain is also possible at one or two locations in the mountainous regions. The Division has forecast the possibility of windstorms in a few places in Madhesh and Lumbini provinces.

During the night, partly cloudy conditions are expected to continue in the hilly areas, with fair to partly cloudy skies elsewhere. Light to moderate rain with thunder and lightning remains possible at one or two places in the hilly regions, and light snowfall or rain is also likely in the high mountains.