KATHMANDU, APRIL 29
Adverse weather conditions disrupted air services across the country from Wednesday afternoon, affecting both domestic and international flights.
According to Tribhuvan International Airport General Manager Tek Nath Sitaula, domestic flights from Kathmandu have been impacted due to poor weather in several parts of the country. Flights to Simara, Pokhara, Biratnagar and Bhairahawa have been delayed.
The airport office said some international flights arriving in Kathmandu have also been placed on hold in the air due to unfavorable conditions. Domestic operations are expected to resume fully once the weather improves.
Meanwhile, the Meteorological Forecasting Division has predicted widespread rainfall, thunderstorms and gusty winds across the country. Koshi, Madhesh, Bagmati, Gandaki and Lumbini provinces are expected to remain mostly cloudy, along with the hilly and Himalayan regions of Karnali and Sudurpashchim.
Light to moderate rain accompanied by thunder, lightning and hail is likely at many places, with chances of heavy rainfall at one or two locations, particularly in the hilly regions of Koshi and Gandaki. Gusty winds are also expected in several Terai districts.
Similar conditions are forecast for tonight, with moderate rainfall and thunderstorms likely in many areas of Koshi, Madhesh, Bagmati and Gandaki provinces.
The country is currently under the influence of a western disturbance, local winds and a low-pressure system over the eastern region.
The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has also issued a high-alert warning for strong wind gusts from Wednesday afternoon to Thursday morning in several districts, including Kanchanpur, Dadeldhura, Doti, Bardiya, Banke, Dang, Arghakhanchi, Parasi, Nawalpur, Chitwan, Bara, Parsa, Dhanusha, Jhapa and Morang.
Authorities have urged the public to take necessary precautions as the weather system moves from west to east across the country.
