Heavy rain likely in several parts of the country

KATHMANDU: Several parts of the country are likely to experience rainfall and snowfall accompanied by thunder, lightning, strong winds and hail due to the influence of a western low-pressure system and monsoon winds.

According to the Weather Forecasting Division, heavy rainfall is possible this afternoon in the hilly regions of Koshi, Bagmati and Sudurpaschim provinces, as well as at one or two places in the Terai region of Koshi Province.

Currently, the hilly and mountainous regions, Madhesh Province, and the Terai areas of Koshi, Bagmati and Gandaki provinces are generally cloudy, while other parts of the country are partly cloudy. Moderate rainfall accompanied by thunder and lightning has been reported at one or two places in Bagmati, Gandaki and Lumbini provinces.