The Meteorological Forecasting Division said that monsoon winds are currently active across the country and the monsoon trough lies close to its average position.

This afternoon, partly to generally cloudy conditions are expected nationwide. Light to moderate rain with thunder and lightning is likely in some hilly areas of Bagmati, Gandaki, and Lumbini provinces, as well as in a few other regions. One or two places in Gandaki, Karnali, and Sudurpaschim provinces may receive heavy rainfall. Light to moderate rain or snowfall is also likely in some high-hill and Himalayan areas.

Tonight, the weather will remain partly to generally cloudy across the country. Many hilly areas of Koshi, Gandaki, Lumbini, Karnali, and Sudurpaschim provinces are expected to receive light to moderate rain with thunder and lightning. Heavy rainfall is likely in one or two places in Koshi, Gandaki, Lumbini, and Sudurpaschim provinces. Light to moderate rain or snowfall is also likely in some high-hill and Himalayan areas.