KATHMANDU, APRIL 8
Several provinces across Nepal experienced partly to generally cloudy skies this morning, particularly Koshi, Madhesh, Bagmati, Gandaki, and Lumbini Provinces, along with the remaining hilly regions, while weather in other parts of the country remained mostly clear.
According to the Meteorological Forecasting Division (MFD), light rain accompanied by thunder and lightning occurred at one or two places in the Tarai regions of Koshi and Madhesh Provinces.
In addition, haze are being reported across the country.
The MFD has forecast a possibility of light to moderate rain with thunder and lightning at a few places in Koshi, Madhesh, Bagmati, Gandaki, Lumbini, and other hilly areas within the next 24 hours. Light rain or snowfall is also likely at a few locations in the higher hilly and Himalayan regions.
These developments, the MFD said, may reduce the current widespread haze to some extent.
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However, the combination of rain, thunderstorms, lightning, snowfall, and dense haze may continue to affect health, daily life, agriculture, road, and air transport. It has advised to exercise caution and adopt necessary safety measures.
Kathmandu Forecast
The Kathmandu Valley is expected to witness partly to generally cloudy skies today, with brief rain or thundershowers likely in the afternoon. The maximum temperature is forecast to range between 26–28°C, while the minimum temperature tonight will likely settle between 14–16°C. The chance of rainfall in the Valley stands at 60 percent for both today and tonight.
The current weather pattern in Nepal is being influenced by westerly winds, local winds, and moisture-laden air entering the region from the Bay of Bengal, the MFD stated.
