Tuesday, January 20th, 2026

Monsoon weakens; moderate rainfall expected



KATHMANDU: Monsoon conditions remain weak across Nepal, as the monsoon low-pressure trough continues to lie south of its average position, according to the Weather Forecasting Division.

This afternoon, skies are expected to be generally cloudy over the hilly regions of the country, including Sudurpaschim Province, while the rest of the country will experience partly cloudy conditions.

The Division reports a likelihood of moderate rainfall in a few areas of the hilly and Terai regions of Lumbini and Sudurpaschim Provinces, as well as in some hilly areas of other provinces. Light rain is possible at one or two locations in the remaining Terai regions.

For tonight, generally cloudy skies are forecast over the hilly regions of Koshi and Sudurpaschim Provinces, with partly cloudy conditions elsewhere.

Moderate rainfall is likely in some areas of the hilly and Terai regions of Koshi and Sudurpaschim, as well as isolated spots across other provinces.

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