Light to moderate rain with thunder and lightning is likely in many parts of the country today, according to the Meteorological Forecasting Division.

This afternoon, the weather will be partly to generally cloudy across the country. Light to moderate rain with thunder and lightning is expected in some areas of Koshi and Bagmati provinces, as well as a few places in Madhesh and other hilly regions. One or two locations in the hilly areas of Koshi Province may witness heavy rainfall. Light rain or snowfall is also likely in some parts of the high hilly and mountainous regions of Koshi, Bagmati and Gandaki provinces, and at one or two locations elsewhere.

Tonight, the weather will remain partly to generally cloudy across the country. Light to moderate rain with thunder and lightning is likely in many areas of Koshi, Madhesh, Bagmati and Gandaki provinces, a few areas in Lumbini and Sudurpaschim provinces, and one or two places elsewhere. Heavy to very heavy rainfall is expected at a few places in Koshi, and one or two places in Madhesh, Bagmati, Gandaki, Lumbini and Sudurpaschim provinces. Light rain or snowfall is also likely in some high hilly and mountainous regions.

According to the division, monsoon winds are currently affecting parts of Koshi, Madhesh, Bagmati and Gandaki provinces, and eastern areas of Lumbini Province. Western and local winds are influencing the weather in the country’s western regions.