KATHMANDU, Oct 17: The Meteorological Forecasting Department (MFD) has forecast generally cloudy conditions in the mountainous areas of Koshi, Bagmati and Gandaki provinces this afternoon, with a chance of light rain and snowfall accompanied by thunder and lightning in some places.
The MFD said other mountainous regions and the country's hilly areas are likely to remain partly cloudy. The plains of Madhesh, Koshi, Bagmati and Gandaki provinces are also expected to see partly cloudy skies, while the Tarai areas of Lumbini and Sudurpashchim provinces will remain mainly clear.
Heavy rain forecast, public urged to stay alert
Tonight, mountainous areas across the country are expected to be partly cloudy. The hilly regions of Koshi, Bagmati, Gandaki and Lumbini provinces will also see partly cloudy conditions, while other hilly areas are likely to remain mainly clear.
One or two places in the Himalayan regions of Koshi, Gandaki and Karnali provinces may receive light rain or snowfall. Some Tarai areas could experience morning fog.
