The Meteorological Forecasting Division said the weather will remain generally cloudy across the country on Friday, with light to moderate rain likely in many areas of Koshi, Bagmati, Gandaki, and Lumbini provinces. Some places in the remaining provinces may also receive rainfall accompanied by thunder and lightning.

One or two places in Koshi, Bagmati, Gandaki, and Lumbini provinces may experience heavy rain. Light to moderate snowfall or rain is also possible in a few high-hill and mountainous areas.

During the night, the Division expects partly to generally cloudy conditions across the country. Light to moderate rain with thunder and lightning is likely in a few places of Koshi, Bagmati, and Gandaki provinces, and at one or two places elsewhere. Heavy rainfall may occur in isolated areas of Koshi, Bagmati, and Gandaki provinces. Light to moderate snowfall or rain is likely in high-hill and mountainous regions.

According to the Division, monsoon winds are currently affecting the entire country, with the monsoon trough lying close to the average position.