KATHMANDU, DECEMBER 26

The Weather Forecasting Division of the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has forecasted rainfall and snowfall across most parts of the country starting Friday evening, attributed to a westerly disturbance.

In a special bulletin on winter precipitation issued today, the Department indicated that a westerly low-pressure system would result in partly to generally cloudy skies across much of the country from Friday evening.

Light to moderate snowfall is expected in the high hilly and mountainous regions of Sudurpaschim and Karnali provinces, as well as in some elevated areas of Gandaki, Bagmati, and Koshi provinces, between Friday afternoon and Saturday.

Additionally, there is a likelihood of light rainfall nationwide.

The Department has also cautioned that temperatures may drop further due to the evolving weather pattern.