Wednesday, December 24th, 2025

Partial effect of westerly winds impacting Nepal’s weather



KATHMANDU: The Weather Forecast Division has reported a partial effect of westerly winds currently prevailing in Nepal.

As of now, the weather remains clear in the hilly areas of the country, specifically in the Sudurpaschim, Karnali, and Lumbini provinces, while other provinces experience clear conditions.

However, some places in the Terai are experiencing foggy weather.

This afternoon, the hilly areas of Gandaki, Lumbini, Karnali, and Sudurpaschim provinces are expected to remain mostly clear.

There is a likelihood of light to moderate rain in certain areas of Sudurpaschim, Karnali, and Lumbini, with light rain expected in a few places in the remaining hilly areas of the country.

The possibility of light to moderate snowfall exists in some locations within the high hills and Himalayan areas of Sudurpaschim and Karnali provinces.

By nightfall, the weather will persist as mostly clear in the hilly areas, while the rest of the country can expect partly to mostly cloudy conditions.

There is a chance of light rain in a couple of hilly areas, along with the potential for light snowfall in a few places in the high hilly and Himalayan regions of Sudurpaschim and Karnali.

The Division has urged people to take necessary measures and precautions to mitigate potential impacts from storms and snowfalls, which may affect daily life, health, transportation, and air services.

Publish Date : 20 February 2024 07:14 AM

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