Active monsoon triggers rainy weekend outlook across nation
Summary
Active monsoon winds have led to widespread cloudy skies and scattered moderate rainfall with thunder and lightning across several provinces of Nepal, with forecasts of continued thundershowers and potential heavy rain in western and far-western regions.
Key Points
- Active monsoon winds have brought widespread cloudy skies across Nepal.
- Scattered moderate rainfall accompanied by thunder and lightning occurred in Bagmati, Lumbini, Koshi, Gandaki, Karnali, and Sudurpashchim provinces.
- Light to moderate thundershowers will persist through this afternoon and tonight across both hilly terrains and the Tarai plains.
- Weather authorities warned of potential heavy rainfall overnight in pockets of western and far-western regions including Gandaki, Lumbini, Karnali, and Sudurpashchim.