Kathmandu likely to witness rainfall this afternoon

KATHMANDU: The Weather Forecasting Division of the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has predicted rainfall in different parts of the country, including the Kathmandu Valley, today. This is attributed to the influence of the western low-pressure system and a low-pressure system around Bihar state.

Meteorologist Chiranjibi Bhetwal mentioned that the weather across the nation, including Kathmandu Valley, is expected to be partly cloudy. Rainfall is anticipated in Koshi, Madhes, Bagmati, and Gandaki provinces this afternoon, with the possibility of rain in Kathmandu after noon.

Currently, some areas in the Koshi province are experiencing sporadic rainfall. The influence of the western low-pressure system is expected to persist until Friday, impacting most parts of the country.

Light to moderate rain is forecasted in a few places in Koshi, Madhes, and Bagmati provinces. Additionally, light snowfall is expected in one or two places in the high hilly and mountainous regions of Koshi, Bagmati, and Gandaki provinces.

Furthermore, the Forecasting Division has indicated the possibility of scattered rain accompanied by thunder and lightning in some hilly regions of Koshi, Bagmati, and Gandaki provinces tonight.