KATHMANDU, JUNE 4

The Kathmandu Valley witnessed a thundershower today due to the influence of local winds.

According to the Meteorological Forecasting Division, the local wind developed in the vicinity of Butwal, southwest of Kathmandu, and entered the Valley via Dhading, causing the rainfall.

Division's senior meteorologist Min Kumar Aryal explained that the wind triggered the rain for an hour and a half before moving northward. He described this as a pre-monsoon phenomenon.

Currently, Nepal is experiencing the influence of local winds, a partial impact from the Westerly wind, and a low-pressure system extending from Northwest India to East Bengal.

The Division reported that Koshi, Madhesh, Bagmati, and Gandaki provinces, along with the hilly regions, are partly to generally cloudy, while the rest of the country is partly cloudy.

Light to moderate rain with thunder and lightning is likely in a few places in Koshi, Madhesh, Bagmati, Gandaki, and Lumbini provinces, and in one or two places elsewhere in the country. Light snowfall is possible in one or two places in the high hilly and mountainous regions.

Tonight, Koshi, Madhesh, and Gandaki provinces, along with the hilly regions, will remain partly to generally cloudy, while the rest of the country will be partly cloudy to mainly fair. Light to moderate rain with thunder and lightning is expected in a few places in Koshi, Madhesh, and Gandaki provinces, and in one or two places in the rest of the country.

The monsoon is anticipated to enter Nepal on June 13, although this date may vary by a couple of days. In Nepal, the monsoon period typically runs from June 1 to September 30.

This year, more rainfall than average has been predicted during the monsoon season in Nepal. Rainfall is expected to be 35.4 to 55.4 percent above average in most parts of the country.

The northwest part of Sudurpaschim Province, the southeast part of Bagmati, the central part of Madhesh, and the central and mid-west parts of Koshi Province are likely to see 35.4 to 65.5 percent more rain than average.

Similarly, the western part of Karnali, the central part of Gandaki, and the northeast part of Koshi are expected to experience 35-45 percent more rainfall than average.

Overall, most parts of the country are likely to see precipitation 35-65 percent above average.