Rainfall Expected to Expand Westward as Western Low-Pressure System Develops

Summary

Rainfall across Nepal from Gandaki to Koshi is expected to expand to western Nepal due to a developing western low-pressure system, bringing thunderstorms, lightning, hailstorms, and some heavy rain in certain areas.

Key Points
  • Rainfall that has occurred from Gandaki to Koshi is expanding westward in Nepal starting Sunday.
  • Nepal is under the partial influence of a western low-pressure system causing increased cloudiness and rain.
  • Heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, lightning, and hailstorms are expected in various provinces including Sankhuwasabha which recorded 52.2 mm rainfall in last 24 hours.
  • Possibility of moderate snowfall exists in some Himalayan regions along with light rain and thunderstorms in hilly provinces.
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