Weather Updates: Hot days, heatwave expected

KATHMANDU, May 25: Nepal is currently under the influence of Westerly and local winds, along with a low-pressure system near the eastern part of the country, according to the Meteorological Forecasting Division. 

At present, it is generally cloudy in the Himalayan and hilly regions of Koshi, Bagmati and Gandaki provinces, as well as in the Himalayan regions of Karnali and Sudurpaschim provinces. 

It is partly cloudy in the hilly regions of Bagmati, Gandaki, and Lumbini provinces, as well as in Madhesh Province, while the remaining hilly and Tarai regions report mainly fair weather.

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Presently, a few places in Koshi and Gandaki provinces are experiencing moderate rainfall accompanied by thunder and lightning, while one or two places in Bagmati Province are reporting light rainfall.

According to the Division, this afternoon, there will be generally cloudy skies in Koshi, Bagmati and Gandaki provinces. The hilly and Himalayan regions of the remaining provinces, including Madhesh Province, are likely to experience partly cloudy weather, while the remaining Tarai regions will remain mainly fair.

Moderate rain and snowfall accompanied by thunder and lightning are likely at a few places in Koshi, Bagmati and Gandaki provinces, as well as at some places in the hilly and Himalayan regions of Lumbini, Karnali and Sudurpaschim provinces, including Madhesh Province.

Meanwhile, meteorological analysis suggests that hilly areas of Sudurpaschim and Lumbini provinces are likely to experience hot weather conditions, while a heat wave is likely to occur in the Tarai region.

Tonight, the weather is expected to remain generally cloudy in Koshi, Madhesh, Bagmati and Gandaki provinces, as well as in the remaining Himalayan regions. The hilly areas of the other provinces will remain partly cloudy, while the remaining Tarai regions are likely to stay mainly clear.

The Division has forecast moderate rain and snowfall accompanied by thunder and lightning at a few places in Koshi, Bagmati and Gandaki provinces and at some places in the hilly and Himalayan regions of Madhesh, Lumbini, Karnali and Sudurpaschim provinces.