Key Takeaways:
- Light rain likely in hilly areas of Koshi, Bagmati, Gandaki and Lumbini
- Partly cloudy conditions expected in mountain and hill regions
- Fog and mist forecast in parts of the Tarai, valleys and river basins
- Kathmandu temperatures expected between 23–25°C during the day
- Jumla likely to record the coldest temperatures among major forecast locations
Light rainfall is likely at one or two places in the hilly regions of Koshi, Bagmati, Gandaki and Lumbini provinces on Thursday, while fog and mist are expected in parts of the Tarai during the early morning, according to the Meteorological Forecasting Division.
The department said the Himalayan and hilly regions will experience partly cloudy conditions, while most Tarai districts are expected to see mainly fair weather.
The current weather pattern is being influenced by westerly winds, which are affecting conditions across the country.
Similar conditions are forecast for Thursday night, with partly cloudy skies likely to persist in mountain and hill districts. Fog and mist are also expected in some Tarai areas, valleys and river basins during the early morning hours.
In Kathmandu, temperatures are expected to range between 23 and 25 degrees Celsius during the day and 7 to 9 degrees Celsius at night.
Among the major cities, Biratnagar and Janakpur are forecast to record the highest daytime temperatures at 31–33 degrees Celsius, while Bhairahawa and Simara are expected to reach 30–32 degrees Celsius.
Jumla is forecast to remain the coldest among the listed locations, with daytime temperatures of 17–19 degrees Celsius and nighttime temperatures falling to between minus 1 and 1 degree Celsius.
Authorities have advised travellers and commuters in fog-prone areas to remain cautious during the early morning period when visibility may be reduced.