The weather is expected to remain generally cloudy over the hilly regions of all provinces and partly cloudy elsewhere today, according to the Meteorological Forecasting Division.

There is a chance of light to moderate rain with thunder and lightning in many places of the hilly regions of Bagmati, Gandaki, Lumbini, and Sudurpaschim provinces, and at a few places in other regions. One or two places in Koshi, Bagmati, Gandaki, Lumbini, Karnali, and Sudurpaschim provinces may witness heavy rainfall.

Light to moderate rain or snowfall is also likely at a few places of the high hilly and mountainous regions.

Tonight, the weather will remain generally cloudy across the country. Many places in Koshi, Bagmati, Gandaki, Lumbini, and Sudurpaschim provinces and a few places elsewhere may receive light to moderate rain with thunder and lightning.

Heavy to very heavy rainfall is likely at one or two places in Koshi, Madhesh, Bagmati, Gandaki, Lumbini, and Sudurpaschim provinces. Light to moderate rain or snowfall is also expected at a few places in the high hilly and mountainous regions.

Meteorologists say the monsoon is currently active across the country, with the monsoon trough lying close to its average position.