Key Takeaways:
- Heavy rainfall risk in Himalayan/hilly areas of Koshi, Bagmati, Gandaki; hilly Karnali, Lumbini, Sudurpashchim also vulnerable
- Moderate rain with thunderstorms expected nationwide; Himalayan areas may see snowfall with storms
- Kathmandu Valley: cloudy, 70% chance of rain, max temp 27–29°C
- Tarai cities: Dhangadi (32–34°C, 70% chance of rain), Nepalgunj (33–35°C, 60% chance)
- Monsoon trough north of normal position, influencing weather nationwide
Several parts of Nepal are likely to see heavy rainfall and thunderstorms today, with the Himalayan and hilly areas of Koshi, Bagmati and Gandaki provinces among those facing the highest risk, according to the Meteorological Forecasting Division.
Heavy rainfall is forecast at one or two places in the Himalayan and hilly areas of Koshi, Bagmati and Gandaki, as well as the hilly areas of Karnali and the hilly and Terai areas of Lumbini and Sudurpashchim provinces.
Moderate rain accompanied by thunder and lightning is expected at many places across the country. The Himalayan areas of Koshi, Bagmati and Gandaki are also likely to receive moderate rain or snowfall with thunderstorms.
In the Kathmandu Valley, conditions will remain cloudy with a 70% chance of rain and thunderstorms, with maximum temperatures expected between 27–29°C.
The Tarai plains are also likely to experience widespread rainfall. Dhangadi has a 70% chance of rain with temperatures of 32–34°C, while Nepalgunj could see 33–35°C amid a 60% chance of rain.
The weather office said monsoon winds are currently influencing the entire country, with the monsoon low-pressure line positioned north of its normal location. Rain and thunderstorms are expected to continue tonight, with heavy rainfall concentrated in the hilly areas of Koshi, Bagmati and Gandaki provinces.