Heavy to Very Heavy Rainfall Forecast in Several Provinces Today

Dragon Media Correspondent

Heavy to very heavy rainfall is forecast at several locations across different provinces today as monsoon conditions remain active throughout Nepal.

According to the Meteorological Forecasting Division of the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology, the monsoon trough is currently positioned slightly north of its normal location, close to Nepal’s Tarai region.

The weather is generally cloudy across the country. Moderate rain accompanied by thunder and lightning is occurring at several locations in Bagmati and Gandaki provinces, a few locations in Koshi, Karnali and Sudurpaschim provinces, and one or two locations in Lumbini Province.

Generally cloudy conditions are expected nationwide this afternoon. Moderate rain or snowfall is likely at many locations in the Himalayan regions of Koshi, Bagmati and Gandaki provinces and at several locations in the Himalayan regions of Lumbini, Karnali and Sudurpaschim provinces.

Moderate rain accompanied by thunder and lightning is forecast at many locations in the hill and Tarai regions of Koshi, Bagmati, Gandaki and Lumbini provinces, as well as across Madhesh Province.

Several locations in the hill regions of Karnali Province and the hill and Tarai regions of Sudurpaschim Province may also experience moderate rain with thunder and lightning.

Heavy to very heavy rainfall is possible at one or two locations in the Himalayan, hill and Tarai regions of Bagmati and Gandaki provinces; the Himalayan and hill regions of Koshi Province; Madhesh Province; and the hill and Tarai regions of Lumbini Province.

Generally cloudy weather is expected to continue across the country tonight. Moderate rain or snowfall is likely at several locations in the Himalayan regions.

Many locations in the hill and Tarai regions of Koshi, Bagmati, Gandaki and Lumbini provinces, along with Madhesh Province, are expected to receive moderate rain accompanied by thunder and lightning during the night.

A few locations in the hill regions of Karnali Province and the hill and Tarai regions of Sudurpaschim Province may also receive moderate rainfall.

The division has forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall at one or two locations in the Himalayan and hill regions of Koshi, Bagmati and Gandaki provinces and the hill and Tarai regions of Lumbini Province tonight.