KATHMANDU, May 7: The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM) has said that some parts in Bagmati and Koshi provinces are witnessing light rainfall now due to the low-pressure system generated in the surrounding areas of Bihar, India along with the westerly and local winds. 

Similarly, DHM forecast that some parts of Koshi, Bagmati, Gandaki and Lumbini provinces will see moderate rainfall along with lightning, thunder and storm in the day, while some parts of Gandaki, Lumbini and Karnali provinces are predicted to receive heavy rainfall. 

Few places in the upper hilly and mountainous region of the country will have light snowfall.

A partial change in weather is expected tonight.

The DHM has requested the concerned sides for precaution in the wake of changes in weather. Agriculture, health, tourism, mountaineering, and road and air transports are reminded of safety measures.