KATHMANDU, JULY 6
The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM) has forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall in several provinces today and tonight. The DHM has said that the country is under the influence of monsoon wind and the monsoon trough remains near its normal position, resulting in widespread weather disturbances.
Skies are expected to be partly to generally cloudy nationwide. Light to moderate rain accompanied by thunder and lightning is likely at some places in Koshi, Bagmati, Gandaki, and Sudurpaschim Provinces, and at a few locations elsewhere.
One or two locations in the hilly regions of Koshi and Bagmati Provinces may experience heavy to very heavy rainfall. Light to moderate snowfall is also likely in some areas of the high hilly and mountainous regions.
The weather will remain generally cloudy in Bagmati, Gandaki, Lumbini, Karnali, and Sudurpaschim Provinces, and partly to generally cloudy in the rest of the country. Light to moderate rain with thunder and lightning is likely at many places in the western and central provinces, with some activity in the remaining areas.
Heavy to very heavy rainfall is likely at a few places in Gandaki, Karnali, and Sudurpaschim Provinces, and at one or two locations in Koshi, Bagmati, and Lumbini Provinces.
Light to moderate snowfall remains possible in high-altitude regions.levels and potential natural hazards.
