Rain with thunder in hilly areas; heavy rain likely at a few places in Bagmati, Gandaki

The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has said heavy rain is likely at one or two places in the hilly areas of Bagmati and Gandaki provinces today.

According to the department, the combined effect of a western low-pressure system and monsoon winds is being felt across the country. Moderate rain with thunderbolts is likely at some places in the hilly and Himalayan regions of Koshi, Bagmati and Gandaki.

Light rain or snowfall with hail is possible at a few hilly places in Lumbini, Karnali and Sudurpashchim. Moderate rain is also likely at a few places in the Tarai areas of Madhesh and Koshi.

In Pokhara, there is a 40 percent chance of rain, with temperatures expected to range between 26 and 28 degrees Celsius. Kathmandu and Birendranagar are expected to see temperatures between 26 and 28 degrees Celsius with a 30 percent chance of rain.

In Janakpur, the department said temperatures are likely to reach 31 to 33 degrees Celsius with a 20 percent chance of rain.

Tomorrow, moderate rain or snowfall is possible at one or two places in the Himalayan regions of Koshi, Karnali and Sudurpashchim.