Key Takeaways:

• Heavy rain likely in Bagmati, Gandaki, Lumbini, Karnali and Sudurpashchim
• Moderate rain with thunderstorms expected in hills; Terai may see strong winds
• Himalayan regions could face moderate rain or snowfall with lightning
• Kathmandu, Pokhara 60% chance of rain; Bhairahawa hottest at 33–35°C

KATHMANDU, SEPTEMBER 3 Heavy rainfall is likely in parts of Bagmati and Gandaki provinces on Thursday as the monsoon continues to affect the entire country, with thunderstorms forecast across the hills and parts of the Terai. The Meteorological Forecasting Division said heavy rain is likely at one or two places in the Himalayan and hilly regions of Bagmati and Gandaki, as well as the hilly areas of Lumbini, Karnali and Sudurpashchim provinces. Moderate rain accompanied by thunder and lightning is expected at many places in the hilly areas of Bagmati, Gandaki and Lumbini, and at some places in the hills of Koshi, Karnali and Sudurpashchim. Parts of the Terai are also likely to receive thunderstorms, while strong winds are possible in some areas of the Lumbini Terai. The Himalayan regions of Koshi, Bagmati, Gandaki and Lumbini may receive moderate rain or snowfall accompanied by thunder and lightning, while similar conditions are possible at a few places in the Himalayan areas of Karnali and Sudurpashchim. Tonight: The weather is expected to remain generally cloudy nationwide, with moderate rain or snowfall accompanied by thunderstorms possible in some Himalayan regions. Rain is also likely at a few places in the hills and Terai. The division said the entire country is currently under the influence of monsoon winds, with the trough slightly north of its normal position in the west and around its normal position in the east. City outlook:

• Bhairahawa: 33–35°C, hottest city in forecast.
• Nepalgunj, Simara, Janakpur: 32–34°C.
• Kathmandu: 27–29°C, 60% chance of rain day and night.
• Pokhara: 30–32°C, 60% chance of rain.