Weather to remain generally cloudy in hilly, Himalayan regions
The hilly and Himalayan regions are generally cloudy in different parts of the country at present.
The Weather Forecasting Division of the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology, stated that the hilly region of the Koshi Province, along with the Himalayan regions of Bagmati and Gandaki Provinces, will be generally cloudy today.
The remaining hilly and Himalayan regions of the country will be partly cloudy, and the Tarai region will have mainly fair weather.
There is a possibility of light rain and snowfall with thunder and lightning at a few places in the hilly and Himalayan regions of the Koshi Province, as well as at one or two places in the Himalayan regions of Bagmati and Gandaki Provinces, the Division mentioned.
Later tonight, the weather in the Tarai belt will be generally fair, while the Himalayan regions of Koshi and Gandaki provinces will be generally cloudy, and the hilly and Himalayan regions of the other provinces will be partly cloudy.
At present, there is a partial influence of feeble Western and local winds in Nepal, according to the Department.
Sindoor Jatra being observed
Local residents celebrated the famous Sindhoor Jatra in the premises of Balkumari Temple, Madhyapur Thimi on Wednesday.
This festival is celebrated every year on Baishakh 1 and 2 as part of Biska Jatra observed by people of the Newar community in Bhaktapur district.
The festival marks the arrival of spring.
On the occasion, devotees gather at one place and take out a procession carrying 32 palanquins carrying idols of various deities.
People smear Sindhoor (orange vermillion powder) to each other while taking out the procession.
International Wellness Day being observed today
The International Wellness Day is being marked by organizing various programs today.
The United Nations had, at the initiative of Nepal, on March 10, 2026 endorsed a resolution, declaring to observe April 15 each year as International Wellness Day (Aarogya Diwas).
"To promote awareness and action for holistic well-being, the General Assembly proclaimed 15 April as International Wellness Day," the UN said. This Day serves as a platform for education, cultural exchange, and knowledge-sharing — encouraging people everywhere to embrace accessible, inclusive, and affordable wellness practices that enhance both personal and collective health, according to the UN.
The UN noted that the wellness sector plays a growing role in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) — from creating jobs and reducing poverty to promoting inclusive and sustainable economic growth. Wellness supports quality of life, protects human dignity, and empowers individuals and communities to adopt sustainable lifestyles and safeguard resources for future generations.
Partly cloudy weather predicted today
With the partial influence of westerly and local winds, the hilly and Himalayan regions have witnessed generally cloudy weather in the country at present.
The Weather Forecasting Division of the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology stated that the weather is largely fair in the Tarai belt.
The Department stated that light rain coupled with snowfall is happening in the Himalayan region of the Koshi Province and one or two places in the Himalayan regions of Bagmati, Gandaki and Karnali Provinces.
This afternoon, the hilly and mountainous regions will be generally cloudy and the Tarai belt will be largely fair.
Chances of light rain coupled with thunder and lightning are likely in one or two places of the hilly and mountainous parts of Koshi and Gandaki Provinces.
Later tonight, the Himalayan region of the country will be generally cloudy, the hilly region will be partly cloudy, and the Tarai region will have mainly fair weather.
There is a possibility of rain and snowfall at one or two places in the Himalayan parts of Koshi, Bagmati and Gandaki Provinces.
