Nepal Braces for Thunderstorms, Heavy Rain, and Snow Amidst Shifting Weather Patterns

Kathmandu. Currently, Nepal is under the influence of westerly and local winds along with a low-pressure area in the lower atmosphere near the eastern parts of Nepal, the Meteorological Forecasting Division has stated. Due to this influence, most of the hilly and mountainous regions of Koshi, Madhesh, Bagmati, and Gandaki provinces are experiencing cloudy skies. The remaining parts are partly cloudy. 

This afternoon, cloudy skies will prevail over Koshi, Madhesh, Bagmati, Gandaki, and Lumbini provinces, as well as the hilly and mountainous regions of Karnali and Sudurpaschim provinces. There is a possibility of thunderstorms with moderate rain and snowfall in many places of Koshi, Madhesh, Bagmati, Gandaki, and Lumbini provinces, and in some places of Karnali and Sudurpaschim provinces. 

There is also a possibility of heavy rainfall with thunderstorms in one or two places in the hilly areas of Koshi Province. Possibility of dust storms is also present in some places in the Terai regions of the country.

Tonight, most of the hilly and mountainous regions of Koshi, Madhesh, Bagmati, and Gandaki provinces will be cloudy, while the Terai regions will generally be cloudy. 

There is a possibility of thunderstorms with moderate rain and snowfall in many places of Koshi, Madhesh, Bagmati, and Gandaki provinces, and in a few places in the hilly and mountainous regions of Lumbini, Karnali, and Sudurpaschim provinces. 

There is also a possibility of heavy rainfall with thunderstorms in one or two places in the hilly areas of Koshi and Gandaki provinces. Possibility of dust storms is also present in some places in the Terai regions of the country, the Division stated.