Nepal is expecting widespread rainfall today due to ongoing monsoon activity, with a heavy rain warning issued for Koshi Province.
The influence of monsoon winds remain active in several parts of the country. According to the Meteorological Forecasting Division of the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology, monsoon winds are currently influencing all areas of Koshi, Madhesh, and Bagmati provinces, some parts of Gandaki Province, and a few eastern parts of Lumbini Province. Other areas are experiencing a partial effect from western and local winds.
The monsoon is also likely to expand its reach to the remaining areas of Gandaki and Lumbini provinces, as well as all parts of Karnali and Sudurpashchim provinces, within the next two to three days.
Current Weather Situation
Presently, Koshi and Madhesh provinces, along with the hilly and Himalayan regions across the nation, are generally cloudy. Terai regions are partly cloudy, and the country as a whole sees generally cloudy skies. Light to moderate rain is falling in a few places in Koshi, Bagmati, and Lumbini provinces, and in one or two places in Gandaki, Karnali, and Sudurpashchim provinces.
Today’s Forecast
Daytime
The forecast department expect generally cloudy weather across the country this afternoon. Many hilly and Himalayan parts of Koshi, Bagmati, and Gandaki provinces, along with some hilly and Himalayan parts of Lumbini, Karnali, and Sudurpashchim provinces, could experience moderate rain with thunder and lightning, possibly accompanied by snowfall. Some Terai regions across the country also have a chance of moderate rain with thunder and lightning. Importantly, one or two places in both the hilly and Terai areas of Koshi Province could see heavy rainfall. Additionally, there is a possibility of gusty winds in some Terai parts of Koshi and Madhesh provinces.
Nighttime
Tonight, the entire country is expected to be generally cloudy. Many hilly and Himalayan areas of Koshi, Bagmati, and Gandaki provinces, a few hilly parts and some Himalayan parts of Lumbini Province, might have moderate rain with thunder, lightning, and snowfall. A few place in the hilly parts and one or two Himalayan parts of Karnali and Sudurpashchim provinces also face the same possibility of moderate rain with thunder, lightning, and snowfall.
Many Terai areas of Madhesh, Koshi, Bagmati, and Gandaki provinces, as well as some Terai areas of Lumbini and Sudurpashchim provinces, are likely to experience moderate rain with thunder and lightning. Koshi Province has a chance of heavy to very heavy rainfall in a few spots. Furthermore, one or two locations in Madhesh, Bagmati, and Gandaki provinces could also see heavy rain. There is also a possibility of gusty winds in some Terai parts of Koshi, Bagmati, Gandaki, and Lumbini provinces, along with Madhesh Province.
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