Rain, snowfall, thunderstorms forecast as low-pressure system affects Nepal: MFD

KATHMANDU: Light rain, snowfall and thunderstorms are forecast in several provinces today as an upper-level low-pressure system affects weather conditions across Nepal, according to the Meteorological Forecasting Division (MFD).

The MFD said generally cloudy conditions are expected over the Himalayan regions of Koshi, Bagmati and Gandaki provinces, while the rest of the country is likely to remain partly cloudy.

Light rain or snowfall accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning may occur at a few places in the Himalayan areas of Koshi, Bagmati and Gandaki provinces. Similar conditions are likely at one or two places in the Himalayan regions of Lumbini, Karnali and Sudurpashchim provinces.

Light rain with thunderstorms and lightning is also possible at one or two places in the hilly regions of Koshi, Bagmati, Gandaki and Lumbini provinces. Isolated rainfall with thunderstorms is forecast in Madhesh Province and parts of the Terai region of Koshi and Bagmati provinces.

For tonight, the MFD forecasts partly cloudy conditions over the country's Himalayan region and the hilly areas of Koshi, Bagmati and Gandaki, while mainly fair weather is expected elsewhere.

Light rain or snowfall accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning may occur at one or two places in the Himalayan and hilly regions of Gandaki and in the Himalayan areas of Koshi and Bagmati.

The MFD also said fog and mist are likely at a few places in the Terai, valleys and river basins during the morning.