The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology, Meteorological Forecasting Division, has stated that the country is currently under the influence of monsoon winds and local air systems.

As a result, light to moderate rainfall is occurring in different parts of the country, including the Kathmandu Valley.

According to the division, the weather will remain generally cloudy across the country this afternoon.

There is a possibility of moderate rainfall with thunder and lightning in the hilly and Terai regions of Koshi, Bagmati, Gandaki, and Lumbini Provinces, as well as in some areas of Madhesh Province, and a few places in the hilly and Terai regions of the remaining provinces.

Heavy rainfall is also likely in one or two places of Koshi, Bagmati, and Gandaki Provinces.

Similarly, tonight, moderate rainfall is expected in some parts of the hilly and Terai regions of Koshi, Gandaki, and Lumbini Provinces, as well as in a few areas of the hilly and Terai regions of other provinces.

The division also forecast the possibility of heavy rainfall at one or two places in Koshi and Gandaki Provinces.