KATHMANDU, March 20: Nepal is currently under the influence of a westerly low-pressure system along with local winds, the Meteorological Forecasting Division (MFD) stated.
The weather is generally cloudy in hilly and Himalayan areas of Karnali and Sudurpaschim provinces, as well as Gandaki and Lumbini provinces, while the mountainous regions of other provinces are also experiencing cloudy weather conditions.
The hilly regions of Koshi and Bagmati provinces are partly cloudy, while the rest of the areas have largely clear weather.
WEATHER ALERT: Precipitation with thunder forecast
This afternoon, most parts of the country will be cloudy according to the Division. There is a possibility of moderate rain and snowfall with thunder, lightning, and hail in many areas of Karnali and Sudurpaschim provinces, in some hilly and Himalayan regions of Gandaki, Lumbini, and Koshi provinces, and in some areas of other provinces.
Heavy rain or snowfall is likely in one or two areas of the hilly and Himalayan regions of Karnali and Sudurpaschim provinces, it is stated in the weather forecasting bulletin.
Similarly, most parts of the country will remain cloudy tonight. There is a possibility of moderate rain and snowfall with thunder, lightning, and hail in many areas of Karnali, Sudurpaschim, and Gandaki provinces, and in some areas of other provinces.
The MFD has cautioned the general public, farmers, as well as those travelling or engaged in transport operations in areas forecasted to have snowfall and rain.
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