Most parts of the country will witness generally cloudy weather today, with chances of rain and thunderstorms in several regions, according to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology.

The weather service informed that cloud cover will remain widespread over the country's hilly and mountainous areas throughout the day, while the Tarai is likely to experience partly cloudy conditions.

Light to moderate rainfall accompanied by thunder and lightning is forecast at a few locations in the hills and mountains. Isolated showers could occur in parts of the Tarai of Lumbini and Sudurpaschim Provinces.

Meanwhile, hot weather conditions are likely to persist in the Tarai belt of Madhesh, Koshi, Bagmati and Gandaki Provinces.

Tonight, weather conditions will vary by region. Mountainous areas will remain mostly cloudy, while hilly regions are likely to see partly cloudy skies. The Tarai belt is forecast to remain largely clear.

The Department has also indicated that light rain and snowfall may occur at isolated locations in the mountainous and hilly districts of Koshi Province, as well as in the higher elevations of Bagmati, Gandaki and Karnali Provinces.