Widespread Rainfall and Snowfall Across Nepal Due to Western Disturbance

Kathmandu. Due to the influence of a western low-pressure system and local winds, all seven provinces of Nepal are experiencing cloud cover and rainfall in various districts. According to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology, the rain, which began in western Nepal this morning, has spread to the eastern parts of the country. The rainfall has led to a drop in temperatures, affecting daily life in some areas, while high hilly and mountainous regions have also received snowfall.

According to records received by the department this evening, some districts have experienced near-heavy rainfall. As of 6:45 PM, the highest rainfall in the last 12 hours was recorded in Dadeldhura at 46.6 millimeters and Doti at 42.2 millimeters, which is considered near-heavy. Similarly, Kathmandu recorded 13 mm, Lalitpur 12 mm, and Bhaktapur 8 mm of rainfall.

In the last three hours alone, Dadeldhura has received 30 millimeters of rain. Other recorded rainfall includes 15 mm in Dhankuta, 19 mm in Surkhet, 13 mm in Doti, and 11 mm in Gorkha. Rainfall continues in many districts. According to the department's information officer, Dinkar Kayastha, the cloudy conditions are expected to persist tomorrow with scattered rain, while the system is expected to weaken starting Thursday night.

On Thursday, the hilly and mountainous regions of the country, including Koshi Province, are expected to remain generally cloudy, while the rest of the country will see partial cloud cover. There is a possibility of moderate rain and snowfall accompanied by thunder and lightning in some places in the hilly and mountainous regions, including Koshi Province, and in a few places in Madhesh Province.