The Meteorological Forecasting Division said that the country will experience partly to generally cloudy weather throughout Thursday.

During the day, light to moderate rain accompanied by thunder and lightning is likely at a few places in Koshi, Bagmati, Lumbini and Sudurpaschim provinces, and at isolated places elsewhere. Heavy rainfall is also likely at one or two locations in the same provinces.

There is also a chance of light to moderate snowfall or rain in some high-hill and mountainous areas of the country.

Tonight, similar weather conditions are expected. Light to moderate rain with thunder and lightning is likely in the hilly regions of Koshi and other provinces, with light snowfall or rain possible in the high-elevation regions.

The division said monsoon winds are currently affecting the entire country, with the monsoon trough located near its average position in the east and slightly north of the average position in the west.