MFD forecasts widespread rain, snowfall amid Cyclone Arnab impact

KATHMANDU: Meteorological Forecasting Division (MFD) has forecast generally cloudy conditions across Nepal today, with rain and snowfall likely in many parts of the country. The forecast comes as the country experiences the combined influence of westerly winds and Cyclone Arnab over the Bay of Bengal.

According to MFD, moderate rain or snowfall is likely at some places in the Himalayan regions of Koshi and Bagmati provinces and at a few places in other Himalayan areas during the day. Moderate rainfall is also expected at a few places in the hilly and Tarai regions of Koshi and Bagmati provinces, and at one or two places in Gandaki, Lumbini, Karnali, and Sudurpashchim provinces, and at a few places in Madhesh Province.

In its latest meteorological analysis, the MFD said the country is currently under the partial influence of westerly winds. It added that Nepal will also be affected from Thursday by Cyclone Arnab, which developed over the Bay of Bengal.

For Thursday night, the MFD said mostly cloudy conditions are likely in Koshi, Madhesh, Bagmati, Gandaki and Lumbini, as well as the Himalayan areas of Karnali and Sudurpashchim provinces. The remaining parts of the country are expected to witness generally cloudy weather.

Moderate rain or snowfall accompanied by thunder and lightning is likely at some places in Koshi, Madhesh, Bagmati, Gandaki and Lumbini provinces and at a few places in Karnali and Sudurpashchim. Heavy rain or snowfall is also likely at one or two places in the Himalayan and hilly regions of Koshi, Bagmati and Gandaki.

The MFD said heavy rainfall is likely at one or two places in Madhesh and in the hilly and Tarai areas of Gandaki and Lumbini.