Key Takeaways:

• Heavy rain likely in Himalayan regions of Koshi, Bagmati, Gandaki; hills of Lumbini, Karnali, Sudurpashchim
• Moderate rain with thunderstorms expected in hills and Terai of Lumbini, Sudurpashchim; some Terai areas of Koshi, Bagmati, Gandaki
• Kathmandu, Pokhara: 70% chance of rain, highs of 27–29°C and 29–31°C respectively
• Southern plains hotter: Simara 33–35°C, Janakpur & Bhairahawa 32–34°C; cooler highs in Jiri, Taplejung, Dadeldhura (21–24°C)

KATHMANDU, SEPTEMBER 4

Several parts of Nepal face the possibility of heavy rainfall today, with the Meteorological Forecasting Division warning of thunderstorms across the hills and strong winds in parts of the Lumbini Tarai.

According to the 24-hour forecast, heavy rain is likely at one or two places in the Himalayan regions of Koshi, Bagmati and Gandaki, the hill regions of Koshi, Bagmati, Gandaki, Lumbini and Karnali, and the hill and Tarai regions of Sudurpashchim Province.

Moderate rain accompanied by thunder and lightning is expected at many places in the hill regions and in the Tarai areas of Lumbini and Sudurpashchim. Similar conditions are possible at some places in the Tarai of Koshi, Bagmati and Gandaki, and at a few places in Madhesh.

City outlook:

• Kathmandu: 70% chance of rain, max 27–29°C
• Pokhara: 70% chance of rain, max 29–31°C
• Simara: 33–35°C
• Janakpur, Bhairahawa: 32–34°C
• Jiri, Taplejung, Dadeldhura: cooler at 21–24°C

The forecast also notes moderate rain or snowfall with thunderstorms possible at some places in the Himalayan region. Tonight, the weather is expected to remain generally cloudy, with heavy rainfall possible at one or two places in the Himalayan regions of Koshi, Bagmati and Gandaki, the hill regions of Karnali and Sudurpashchim, and the Tarai regions of Lumbini and Sudurpashchim.

The division said the entire country remains under the influence of monsoon winds, with the monsoon trough around its normal position.