Light rain forecast for hilly regions

Kathmandu, Oct 14: The Meteorological Forecasting Division of the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has predicted the possibility of rain due to the combined influence of westerly and local winds.    

The westerly wind has had a general impact in Lumbini, Sudurpashchim, Karnali, and Gandaki provinces, while there is a partial effect of westerly and local winds in Koshi, Madhesh, and Bagmati provinces. Currently, the hilly regions of Koshi, Madhesh, Bagmati, and Gandaki provinces are partially cloudy, with the remaining areas being partially cloudy to mainly fair.    

According to the division, the weather in the Koshi, Bagmati, and Gandaki provinces will be partially cloudy to mainly fair this afternoon. One or two areas in the hilly regions of these provinces are likely to experience light rainfall accompanied by thunder and lightning, while there is also a chance of light rain tonight in one or two parts of the Koshi and Gandaki provinces.    

On Tuesday, October 15, the hilly areas of Koshi, Bagmati, and Gandaki provinces are expected to remain partially to generally cloudy, with a chance of light rainfall in a few areas. The same atmospheric conditions are likely to continue into the night as well. (RSS)