Heavy rain likely in five provinces as monsoon covers Nepal
Summary
Heavy rainfall is expected in five provinces of Nepal as the monsoon system causes rain and thundershowers across the country, with Kathmandu and Pokhara likely to experience moderate rain throughout the day and night.
Key Points
- Heavy rainfall is likely at one or two places in the hilly regions of five provinces: Bagmati, Gandaki, Lumbini, Karnali, and Sudurpashchim.
- Moderate rain with thundershowers is forecast in Kathmandu and Pokhara during both the day and night.
- Light to moderate rain with thunder and lightning is expected across many hilly regions and some Terai areas.
- The monsoon trough currently lies near its normal position over eastern Nepal but north of usual over the western part.
