Partly cloudy weather, light rain forecast as westerly winds influence Nepal

KATHMANDU: Partly cloudy conditions are expected across Nepal's Himalayan and hilly regions today, with light rainfall likely at a few places, as the country remains under the partial influence of westerly winds, according to the Meteorological Forecasting Division (MFD).

The MFD said the weather will remain mainly fair in the Tarai region, while partly cloudy conditions are expected in the Himalayan and hilly regions of the country.

Light rainfall is likely at one or two places in the hilly regions of Koshi, Bagmati, Gandaki and Lumbini provinces.

For tonight, the MFD has forecast partly cloudy conditions in the Himalayan and hilly regions, while mainly fair weather is expected in the Tarai.

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