Weather to improve from Sunday

KATHMANDU: There is the possibility of rain and snow in most parts of the country even today due to the effect of western low pressure system.

Presently, light to moderate rain is taking place in some places in Province 1, Madhes, Bagmati and Gandaki, according to Weather Forecasting Division.

It remains cloudy in Kathmandu Valley since morning and light rain is also falling in some places.

The weather in the valley will improve in the afternoon. According to the weather bulletin of the Division, there will be partial to normal cloud cover in Province No. 1, Madhes Province, Bagmati and Gandaki Provinces and partial cloud cover in other provinces.

There is a possibility of light rain in a few places in Province No. 1, Madhes Province, Bagmati and Gandaki Provinces and in one or two hilly areas of other provinces.

Light snowfall is expected in a few places in the high hills and mountains of the eastern and central parts of the country.

Even during the night, there will be partial to normal cloud cover in Province 1, Madhes Province and Bagmati Province and there will be partial cloud cover in other hilly areas of the country.

The weather will be generally clear in the Terai region. The influence of western low pressure system remains in the country.

The weather will gradually improve from tomorrow, i.e. Sunday, the Division said. The weather will be generally clear with partly cloudy weather across the country on Sunday.

Meanwhile, despite the adverse weather conditions, both domestic and international flights are being operated from Tribhuvan International Airport.

The IFR technology is being used when visibility is weak, the TIA office said.