Weather forecast: Moderate rainfall, hotter days

Kathmandu, May 26: Light to moderate rainfall has been predicted across the country today. Few places of hilly and mountainous areas in Koshi, Bagmati and Gandaki Provinces will have moderate rainfall.  

The light to moderate rainfall coupled with thunder and lightning is also forecasted in Madhes Province and Tarai belts of Koshi, Bagmati and Gandaki Provinces, according to Weather Forecasting Division. 

The southern plains of Sudurpaschim and Lumbini Provinces are witnessing hotter days. Similarly, few places in Tarai belts of Koshi, Bagmati and Gandaki Provinces, and Madhes Province are likely to witness storm. 

Currently, Nepal is experiencing the impacts of westerly wind and local wind, while low pressure belt is near eastern part of the country. It has resulted in rains in some places including the Kathmandu Valley early morning. (RSS)