Rain, thunderstorms likely across Nepal; western regions to see higher impact

Kathmandu, April 7 — The Department of Meteorology and Hydrology has forecast rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning, strong winds and possible hailstorms in several parts of the country on Wednesday, urging the public to remain cautious.

According to meteorologist Rojan Lamichhane from the Department’s Weather Forecasting Division, the current weather pattern is being influenced by a westerly low-pressure system along with local winds, which is expected to intensify from Wednesday.

He warned of the possibility of heavy rainfall or snowfall at one or two locations, particularly in hilly and mountainous regions. The impact is already more pronounced in western Nepal and is expected to extend to Kathmandu by the afternoon.

The Department said Gandaki, Lumbini, Karnali and Sudurpashchim provinces are likely to witness full cloud cover, while the rest of the country will experience generally cloudy conditions.

Moderate rainfall and snowfall, along with thunderstorms, lightning, strong winds and hail, are likely in many areas of these western provinces, as well as in some hilly and mountainous regions of Koshi and Bagmati provinces. Similar weather conditions are also expected in parts of the Tarai, including Madhesh Province.

The Department has also indicated the likelihood of heavy rain and snowfall in one or two places in the hilly and mountainous regions of Gandaki, Lumbini, Karnali and Sudurpashchim provinces. Strong winds may also affect some hilly and Tarai areas of Madhesh, Lumbini, Gandaki, Bagmati and Koshi provinces.

The weather is expected to remain generally cloudy on Thursday as well.