KATHMANDU, July 10: There is a possibility of light to moderate rain with thunderstorms in some parts of the country as the influence of monsoon wind remains active across the country, according to the Meteorological Forecasting Division.
The Division has warned of the chances of soil erosion, landslide, rise in water level in the rivers, floods and flash floods in the hilly areas in the next 24 hours, affecting the normal life and transportation service. It has urged all to take necessary precautions in view of the increased risk of water-induced disasters.
Light rain coupled with thundershower predicted today
Presently, the weather is generally to fully cloudy across the country while light rainfall is taking place in some parts of Province 1, Bagmati Province, Gandaki Province and the Sudur Paschim Province. It is partially cloudy in the Kathmandu Valley though there was sunshine in the morning. Light rain is taking place in the hills around the Valley.
The weather will be generally to completely cloudy throughout the country today with chances of light to moderate rain at many places. There is a possibility of heavy rain accompanied by thunder and lightning at one or two places of Province 1, Bagmati , Gandaki and Lumbini provinces. Much heavy rainfall is also likely at one or two places of Province 1, Bagmati and the Sudurpaschim provinces.
It will be cloudy at night with chances of light to moderate rain at many places. Heavy rain along with thunder and lightning is also forecast at one or two places of Province 1, Bagmati, Gandaki, Lumbini and Sudur Paschim provinces.
On Sunday, the weather will be generally to completely cloudy throughout the country with the likelihood of light to moderate rain at many places. There is a possibility of heavy rain accompanied by thunder and lightning at some places of Province 1, Bagmati, Gandaki, Karnali and Sudur Paschim provinces.
The weather update of the Division states that Kathmandu Valley recorded a maximum 28.8 degrees Celsius and minimum 20.7 degrees Celsius today.
