KATHMANDU: There is a general influence of western winds and local winds in the country at present.

According to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology, Weather Forecasting Division, there is possibility of rain and thunderstorm due to the effect of this weather system.

There is a possibility of light rain in some places of the western region and there will be general change in weather of the country today, said meteorologist of the division, Manju Basi.

The weather will remain be clear in other parts of the country for the next few days.

In the afternoon, the weather will be clear in the hilly areas of the country, while the remaining areas will remain partly cloudy. There is a possibility of light rain at one or two places in the hilly areas of Karnali and Sudurpaschim provinces.