Westerly Winds and Monsoon System to Bring Rain, Snow in Several Parts of Nepal
Summary
Westerly atmospheric circulation and the monsoon system are bringing rain and snowfall to several Himalayan and hilly areas of Nepal. The Meteorological Forecasting Division says skies will stay mostly overcast in parts of Karnali and Sudurpashchim, while the Terai is expected to remain mostly clear.
Key Points
- Nepal is currently under the combined influence of westerly atmospheric circulation and the monsoon wind system.
- Moderate rain or snowfall is likely in parts of the Himalayan and hilly areas of Karnali and Sudurpashchim provinces, and in the Himalayan areas of Lumbini Province.
- Light rain or snowfall is expected in some places in Koshi, Bagmati and Gandaki provinces, and in the hilly areas of Lumbini Province.
- The Meteorological Forecasting Division says the Terai region will remain mostly clear, with partly cloudy conditions in other Himalayan and hilly areas.
