Nepal Weather Update: Western Disturbance and Local Winds Bring Rain and Snow

Kathmandu. The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has reported that Nepal is currently under the influence of a western low-pressure system and local winds. As a result, the entire country is experiencing generally cloudy conditions.

This afternoon, the mountainous and hilly regions of the country will remain generally cloudy, while the rest of the country will see partial cloud cover. Some areas in the hilly and mountainous regions are expected to experience moderate rain and snowfall, accompanied by lightning, hail, and gusty winds. There is also a possibility of light rain and snowfall, along with lightning, in a few places in the Terai regions of Lumbini and Sudurpashchim provinces, and in one or two locations in the remaining Terai areas. Gusty winds are also expected in some parts of the Terai regions of Madhesh, Koshi, Bagmati, and Gandaki provinces.