Rain and hail hit Kathmandu on Bhai Tika; three provinces face thunderstorms
Summary
Thunderstorms and hail hit parts of the Kathmandu Valley on Bhai Tika, disrupting travel during the main day of Tihar. The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology forecast cloudy conditions with light rain, thunderstorms and snowfall in parts of Koshi, Bagmati and Gandaki provinces.
Key Points
- Thunderstorms and hail struck several parts of the Kathmandu Valley on Wednesday afternoon during Bhai Tika.
- Rain and hail were reported in Budhanilkantha, Kapan, Kadaghari, Gaushala, Chabahil and parts of Lalitpur and Bhaktapur.
- The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology said westerly winds caused cloudy conditions and rainfall in Kathmandu and other hilly areas.
- Koshi, Bagmati and Gandaki provinces are expected to see light rain, thunderstorms and snowfall in some Himalayan areas.
