Light to moderate rainfall likely today
Summary
Light to moderate rain and snowfall are likely today in parts of Nepal’s mountainous regions, with rain also expected in several hilly and Tarai areas. The Meteorological Forecasting Division says westerly winds and cyclone Arnab over the Bay of Bengal are influencing the weather pattern.
Key Points
- Light to moderate rain and snowfall are likely at a few places in the mountainous regions of Koshi and Bagmati provinces, and in other mountainous areas of the country.
- Light to moderate rainfall is also expected in hilly and Tarai areas of Madhesh, Koshi and Bagmati provinces, plus some places in Gandaki, Lumbini, Karnali and Sudurpashchim.
- Koshi, Madhesh, Bagmati and Gandaki provinces will remain generally cloudy, while partly cloudy conditions are expected elsewhere.
- The Meteorological Forecasting Division says westerly winds are partially affecting Nepal, along with cyclone Arnab developing over the Bay of Bengal.
