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Westerly winds trigger rain and thunderstorms across Nepal



KATHMANDU: The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology’s Weather Forecasting Division has reported that Nepal is currently under the influence of both western and local winds.

Additionally, moisture-laden air from the Bay of Bengal is also affecting the country’s weather.

According to the Division, light rain accompanied by thunder and lightning is occurring in some areas of the Kathmandu Valley in Bagmati Province, as well as in the hilly regions of Koshi and Gandaki Provinces.

This afternoon, skies will remain partly to generally cloudy across the country. Light to moderate rain with thunder and lightning is likely in some hilly areas, with isolated showers possible in other regions.

There is also a chance of light rain and snowfall in some mountainous areas of Koshi, Bagmati, Gandaki, Karnali, and Sudurpaschim Provinces. Furthermore, windstorms are possible in parts of the Terai region, particularly in Lumbini and Sudurpaschim Provinces.

Tonight, the weather will remain partly to generally cloudy in hilly areas, while other regions will see mainly clear to partly cloudy skies. Isolated light rain with thunder and lightning is possible in a few hilly locations.

Light rain and snowfall may also occur at one or two places in the mountainous regions of Koshi, Bagmati, and Gandaki Provinces.

Publish Date : 01 May 2025 07:02 AM

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