Rain likely in several parts of country this afternoon

KATHMANDU: The weather is expected to remain generally cloudy in the mountainous and hilly regions of the country this afternoon, with rain likely in several areas, according to the Weather Forecasting Division.

The Terai areas of Bagmati, Gandaki, Lumbini and Sudurpaschim provinces are also expected to remain generally cloudy, while partly cloudy conditions are forecast in the remaining Terai areas.

Moderate to heavy rainfall accompanied by thunder and lightning, strong winds and hail is likely at a few places in the mountainous regions and at some places in the hilly areas. Moderate rainfall with thunder and lightning, strong winds and hail is also possible at some places in the Terai areas of Lumbini and Sudurpaschim provinces and at a few places in the Terai areas of Koshi, Bagmati and Gandaki provinces, including Madhes Province.