Meteorological Department forecasts widespread thunderstorms across Nepal; heavy downpours likely in parts of Koshi, Bagmati, Gandaki and Lumbini
KATHMANDU, JULY 3
The monsoon is expected to remain active across Nepal on Friday, bringing widespread rain, thunderstorms and the risk of heavy downpours in parts of four provinces, the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM) has said.
According to the department, generally cloudy conditions will prevail in the hilly and Himalayan regions, while the Terai will remain partly cloudy during the day. Moderate rainfall accompanied by thunder and lightning is likely at several places in the hilly and Himalayan regions, with scattered showers also expected across the Terai.
The weather is expected to remain generally cloudy across the country tonight. Moderate rainfall with thunderstorms is forecast at a few places in the Himalayan region and in parts of the hills and Terai.
The department has warned of heavy rainfall at one or two locations in the hilly districts of Koshi, Bagmati and Gandaki provinces, as well as in both the hilly and Terai areas of Lumbini Province, raising the possibility of localized flooding, landslides and disruptions to transport.
The DHM said the current weather pattern is being driven by an active monsoon system influencing conditions across the country.
Among major cities, Pokhara and Kathmandu are expected to witness moderate rain with thunderstorms during the day, with rainfall probabilities of 60 percent and 40 percent respectively. Biratnagar, Dharan, Okhaldhunga, Jiri and Taplejung are also likely to receive moderate rainfall, while light to moderate showers are forecast for Nepalgunj, Dhangadi, Bhairahawa, Simara and Janakpur.
Daytime temperatures are expected to remain high in the southern plains, ranging between 35°C and 37°C in cities including Dhangadi, Bhairahawa, Simara and Janakpur, while Kathmandu is forecast to record a maximum temperature of 29°C to 31°C.
Authorities have advised residents, particularly those living in flood- and landslide-prone areas, to remain alert as heavy rainfall could trigger localized disasters and affect road transport in vulnerable regions.
