Saturday, August 22nd, 2026

Heavy rain likely in some places today



KATHMANDU: The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has warned of heavy rainfall in parts of Koshi, Bagmati, Gandaki, Lumbini, Karnali, and Sudurpaschim provinces as monsoon activity intensifies across the country.

At present, the weather is generally cloudy in Koshi, Gandaki, Lumbini, Karnali, and Sudurpaschim provinces, while the Terai areas of Madhes, Bagmati, and Gandaki provinces are partly cloudy. Light to moderate rain is occurring at a few places in Bagmati Province and at some places in Koshi, Gandaki, Lumbini, and Karnali provinces.

The Department has forecast generally cloudy conditions in the Himalayan and hilly regions of the country this afternoon, as well as in the Terai areas of Bagmati, Gandaki, Lumbini, and Sudurpaschim provinces. The Terai areas of Madhes and Koshi provinces are expected to remain partly cloudy.

There is a possibility of moderate to heavy rain and snowfall at a few places in the mountainous region. Many places in the hilly region may witness moderate to heavy rainfall accompanied by thunder and lightning.

Similar weather is likely at some places in the Terai areas of Bagmati, Gandaki, Lumbini, and Sudurpaschim provinces, and at a few places in the Terai areas of Koshi and Madhes provinces.

The Department has warned of heavy rainfall at one or two places in the hilly areas of Koshi, Bagmati, Gandaki, Lumbini, Karnali, and Sudurpaschim provinces, as well as at one or two places in the Terai region of Sudurpaschim Province.

Tonight, the weather is expected to remain generally cloudy across the country. Moderate to heavy rain and snowfall are likely at a few places in the mountainous region, while some places in the hilly region may receive moderate to heavy rain with thunder and lightning. A few places in the Terai are also likely to experience moderate to heavy rainfall accompanied by thunder and lightning.

The Department has further stated that heavy rainfall is possible at one or two places in the hilly areas of Koshi, Bagmati, and Gandaki provinces tonight.

Publish Date : 29 July 2026 07:04 AM

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