The weather across the country is expected to remain generally cloudy on Saturday, according to the Meteorological Forecasting Division.

Moderate rainfall accompanied by thunder and lightning is likely in many places of the hilly regions of Gandaki and Lumbini provinces and a few areas of the Tarai. Heavy rainfall is also expected in one or two places of Koshi, Gandaki and Lumbini provinces.

During the night, most areas of Koshi, Madhesh, Bagmati and Gandaki provinces, along with a few places in other provinces, may witness moderate rainfall with thunder and lightning. One or two areas of Koshi province could also experience heavy rainfall.

The Division said the country is currently under the influence of monsoon winds, with the monsoon trough located slightly north of its average position.