Monsoon active in eastern Nepal; rain likely in hilly areas, heatwave persists in western Tarai
Summary
Monsoon rains are active in eastern Nepal with moderate rain and thunderstorms forecast in several hilly and Himalayan regions, while heatwave conditions persist in western Tarai areas.
Key Points
- Monsoon winds are affecting Koshi, Madhesh, Bagmati provinces, parts of Gandaki and eastern Lumbini provinces.
- Moderate rainfall with thunderstorms is expected in hilly and mountainous regions of several provinces including Koshi, Bagmati, Gandaki, and Lumbini.
- Heatwave conditions are forecast in parts of western Tarai such as Lumbini and Sudurpashchim provinces with temperatures reaching up to 41°C.
- Major cities like Kathmandu, Pokhara, Biratnagar, and others will experience moderate rain and thundershowers.
