Heavy rain forecast in four provinces as monsoon unsettles Nepal
Summary
Heavy rain is forecast in parts of Koshi, Bagmati, Gandaki and Sudurpashchim as monsoon conditions keep Nepal cloudy and unsettled. The Meteorological Forecasting Division says thunderstorms, moderate rain and possible snowfall in Himalayan areas could continue overnight.
Key Points
- Heavy rain is likely in Himalayan and hilly areas of Koshi, Bagmati and Gandaki, and in hilly and Terai areas of Sudurpashchim Province.
- Moderate rain with thunder and lightning is expected in many hill areas, while parts of the Terai in Koshi, Lumbini and Sudurpashchim may also get rain.
- The monsoon trough is slightly north of normal, and a low-pressure area over Uttar Pradesh is influencing Nepal’s weather.
- Kathmandu is forecast to receive moderate rain with thundershowers, with a 60% chance of rain and temperatures between 27–29°C in the day.
