Weather Forecast: Monsoon Influence Across Nepal with Potential for Heavy Rainfall
Summary
Monsoon influence has spread across Nepal, with cloudy conditions and light to moderate rain already affecting several provinces. The Meteorological Forecasting Division has warned of heavy to very heavy rainfall in parts of Koshi, Bagmati, Gandaki, Lumbini, Karnali and Sudurpaschim provinces.
Key Points
- The Meteorological Forecasting Division says monsoon winds are active across Nepal, with the monsoon low-pressure line slightly north of its average position.
- Madhesh Province has partial cloudiness, while several other provinces are generally cloudy and seeing light to moderate rain with thunderstorms.
- Heavy rainfall is possible in parts of Koshi, Bagmati, Gandaki, Karnali, Lumbini and Sudurpaschim provinces, with very heavy rain expected in some Terai areas of Lumbini and Sudurpaschim.
- The forecast warns of widespread cloudy conditions and thunderstorms in the hills, Himalayas and Terai during the afternoon.
