Partial westerly effect brings chance of light rain and snow in mountains and hills

The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology's Weather Forecasting Division has said that a partial effect of westerly winds is currently present in the country. As a result, light rain and snowfall are likely in various mountainous and hilly regions of the country today, Monday.

According to the division, light rain is likely at some places in Gandaki, Karnali and Sudurpashchim provinces this afternoon. Light rain is expected at some places in the mountainous and hilly areas of Sudurpashchim and Karnali provinces, with snowfall possible in the mountainous areas, the division said.

Similarly, light rain and snowfall are also possible at one or two places in the mountainous regions of Koshi, Bagmati and Gandaki provinces, the division noted.

Thus, chances of rain have been forecast in some places across five provinces, including Bagmati. The weather forecast has indicated that those travelling toward mountainous areas should check weather updates before setting out.