Key Takeaways:
- Heavy rainfall forecast in Himalayan, hilly and Tarai regions of Koshi, Bagmati and Gandaki
- Moderate rain or snowfall with lightning expected in Himalayan areas of Lumbini, Karnali and Sudurpashchim
- Kathmandu 28–30°C, Pokhara 28–30°C, both with moderate rain and thundershowers likely.
- Monsoon trough positioned south of its normal location, influencing weather nationwide
Heavy rainfall is likely in parts of Koshi, Bagmati and Gandaki provinces on Wednesday, while thunderstorms and rain are forecast across Nepal, according to the Meteorological Forecasting Division.
The division said heavy rainfall was likely at one or two places in the Himalayan, hilly and Tarai regions of Koshi Province, and in the hilly and Tarai regions of Bagmati and Gandaki provinces.
Generally cloudy conditions are expected nationwide. Moderate rain or snowfall accompanied by thunder and lightning is forecast at some places in the Himalayan regions of Koshi, Bagmati and Gandaki, and at a few places in Lumbini, Karnali and Sudurpashchim. Moderate rainfall with thunderstorms is also expected in the hilly regions of Koshi, Bagmati, Gandaki and Lumbini, and at some places in Madhesh Province and the Tarai regions of Koshi, Bagmati and Gandaki.
Similar conditions are forecast for Wednesday night, with moderate rain or snowfall likely at a few places in the Himalayan regions of Koshi, Bagmati and Gandaki. Moderate rainfall with thunderstorms is expected in the hilly regions of Koshi, Bagmati, Gandaki and Lumbini, and at some places in Madhesh and the Tarai regions of Koshi, Bagmati and Gandaki.
Kathmandu is forecast to record a maximum temperature of 28–30°C, with a 40% chance of rain during the day. The capital is expected to receive moderate rain with thunderstorms at night, with temperatures falling to 19–21°C. Pokhara has a 60% chance of rain during both day and night, with maximum temperatures of 28–30°C and nighttime temperatures of 21–23°C.
The division said the entire country is currently under the influence of monsoon winds, with the monsoon trough located south of its normal position.