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At present, due to the impact of moisture-rich winds from the Bay of Bengal (monsoon winds) across the nation, light to moderate rainfall is forecasted throughout the country.

As per the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology, Meteorological Forecast Division, most areas in the Koshi and Madhesh Provinces will experience complete cloud cover, while the Bagmati and Lumbini Provinces will have predominantly cloudy skies, and the remaining regions will see partly cloudy conditions. 

The weather bulletin issued by the division indicates that numerous locations in the Koshi and Madhesh Provinces, along with certain hilly and Tarai regions in other provinces, may experience moderate rain accompanied by thunder and lightning. Furthermore, heavy rainfall is likely in a few areas of the Koshi and Madhesh Provinces. 

According to the Meteorological Department, today, the hilly regions of the country, including Koshi, Madhesh, and Bagmati Provinces, will generally be overcast, while other areas will remain partly cloudy. 

There is a chance of moderate rainfall with thunderstorms in some locations within the hilly areas of Koshi, Madhesh, and Bagmati Provinces, as well as in a few areas of other regions.

The department has also suggested that heavy rainfall may occur in one or two locations in the hilly areas of Koshi Province.

Heavy rainfall is likely to occur at one or two places of the hilly regions of Koshi and Bagmati Provinces today. 

With the weather remaining generally cloudy in the hilly areas and partly cloudy in the rest of the country, moderate rainfall with thunder and lightning is likely to occur at some places of the hilly regions of Koshi, Bagmati and Gandaki, at a few places of the hilly regions of Lumbini and Karnali Provinces, and at one or two places of the rest of the country. 

Tonight, the weather will remain partly cloudy in the hilly areas and mainly fair in the rest of the country. Moderate rainfall is likely to occur at a few places of the hilly regions of Koshi, Bagmati and Gandaki Provinces, and at one or two places of the remaining hilly regions of the country.

Currently, the influence of monsoon winds has weakened across the country, with local winds having a partial influence.

The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology said that the low pressure trough of the monsoon is currently situated around the average position. 

The weather according to the Department will generally be cloudy across the country today. This afternoon, there is a possibility of moderate rainfall in the hilly areas of Koshi, Bagmati, Gandaki Provinces, as well as in some places of Lumbini and Sudurpashchim Provinces, and a few locations in the remaining areas. 

Additionally, there is a chance of heavy rainfall in one or two places of the hilly regions of Koshi and Gandaki Provinces, and the hilly and Terai regions of Lumbini and Sudurpashchim Provinces. 

The weather will generally remain cloudy across the country tonight. 

Moderate rainfall is likely to take place in some areas of Koshi, Madhesh, Bagmati and Gandaki Provinces, as well as in a few locations in the remaining hills and Tarai regions. 

Heavy rainfall is predicted in one or two places in the hilly areas of Koshi, Madhesh, Bagmati and Gandaki Provinces. 

There is a possibility of heavy rainfall in one or two places in the Tarai region of Lumbini, as well as in the hilly areas of Sudurpaschim and Karnali Provinces today.

In addition, moderate rainfall is likely in some places in the hilly areas of the country including Bagmati, Gandaki, Lumbini and Sudurpaschim Provinces, and in a few places in the rest of the country, according to the Meteorological Forecasting Division. 

The weather will be generally cloudy in the hilly areas of the country including Bagmati, Gandaki, Lumbini and Sudurpaschim Provinces and partly cloudy in the rest of the country.

Tonight, it will be generally cloudy throughout the country. 

There is a possibility of moderate rainfall in many places in the hilly areas of the country. Heavy rainfall is likely in one or two places in the hilly areas of Gandaki, Karnali and Sudurpaschim Provinces, as well as in the hilly areas of Lumbini and Koshi Provinces.

With the low pressure line of the monsoon located around the usual location, the influence of monsoon winds from the Bay of Bengal has increased to some extent, adds the Division.

Mumbai continued to face heavy rainfall for the fourth consecutive day on Tuesday, leading to waterlogging in some low-lying areas. The city received 177 mm of rainfall within six to eight hours on Monday, Business Standard reported.

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis urged citizens to take precautions as more showers are expected along with high tides. Vikhroli recorded the highest rainfall at 139.5 mm, followed by Santacruz (129.1 mm), Juhu (128.5 mm), and Chembur (125 mm).

Mumbai weather forecast

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall at a few places and extremely heavy showers at isolated locations in Mumbai, Thane, and Raigad until Tuesday. Ratnagiri was placed under a red alert, while Palghar, Sindhudurg, Aurangabad, Hingoli, Jalgaon, Jalna, Nanded, and Parbhani remained under orange alert, according to Business Standard.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Monday issued a red alert for Mumbai, warning of heavy to very heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, and gusty winds. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) ordered all schools closed, including afternoon shifts, as waterlogging disrupted traffic and daily activities across several areas, Firstpost reported.

The red alert—the highest in IMD’s warning system—covered Borivali, Thane, Kalyan, Mulund, Powai, Santa Cruz, Chembur, Worli, Navi Mumbai, and Colaba. Authorities urged residents to stay indoors unless necessary and follow official safety guidelines.

The IMD also warned of a flash flood risk in Mumbai and its suburbs until early August 19, while other parts of Maharashtra remain under yellow and orange alerts, according to Firstpost.

The low pressure monsoon line is located to the north of the average position in the east, and near Terai in the west.

According to the Meteorological Forecasting Division, the weather will generally be cloudy across the country this afternoon. There is a possibility of moderate rainfall in some areas of the hilly regions of Koshi, Bagmati, and Gandaki provinces and in a few areas of the remaining provinces.

The division has indicated a possibility of heavy rainfall in one or two places in the hilly regions of Koshi and Bagmati provinces.

Tonight, the weather will generally remain cloudy across the country. According to the division, there is a chance of moderate rainfall in some hilly and Terai regions of Madhesh, Koshi, Bagmati, Gandaki, and Lumbini provinces, as well as in a few places in the hilly and Terai regions of the remaining provinces.

Heavy rainfall is likely to occur in one or two places in the hilly regions of Koshi and Bagmati provinces and in the Madhesh province. (RSS)

The weather today will remain generally cloudy in Koshi, Bagmati, Gandaki, Karnali and Sudurpaschim Provinces and partly cloudy in the hilly regions of the country. 

Light to moderate rain with thunder and lightning is likely to occur at some places of hilly regions of Koshi, Bagmati, Gandaki, Karnali and Sudurpaschim Provinces and at a few places in the rest of the country.

The Department of Meteorology and Hydrology in its early morning bulletin says that there are chances of light rainfall and snowfall at a few places of the high hilly and mountainous region of the country.

Later tonight, the weather will remain generally cloudy in Koshi, Madesh and Bagmati Provinces and partly cloudy in the rest of the country. 

Light to moderate rain with thunder and lightning is likely to occur at some places of Koshi, Madesh and Bagmati and at a few places in the rest of the provinces. 

The impact of monsoon winds has weakened as of today, says the Department.

A long dry spell has pushed the Dhanusha of Madhes Province into a deep farming crisis. The lack of proper rainfall for more than 15 days has left rice fields dry and cracked, putting this year’s rice planting season—and farmers’ livelihoods—at serious risk.

For most farmers in Dhanusha, rice is not just a crop; it is their main source of food and income. The region relies heavily on the monsoon rains that usually arrive in early July. But this year, the rains have been unusually late and weak. In the last 24 hours, Hardinath Meteorological Station in Dhanusha witnessed 12.6 mm of rainfall, which is significantly low. Without them, rice saplings cannot be transplanted into the fields, and without transplanting, there will be no harvest.

The problem is now so serious that the Madhes Province Government has officially declared several districts, including Dhanusha, as drought-hit zones. This declaration is a clear signal that the situation needs urgent attention and support from both the provincial and federal governments.

“We haven’t had proper rain in over two weeks,” said Nanda Kishore Pokhrel, a farmer from Chhireshwarnath Municipality-5. “I’ve tried to water my 9-katha field using a motor connected to a hand pump, but the water level is too low, and the system isn’t working properly. The seeds I want to plant are drying up in the heat. If we don’t get rain soon, everything will be ruined.”

Like Pokhrel, many farmers across the district are struggling to save their crops. Usually, by mid-July, rice transplanting would be in full swing. But this year, the dry soil has stopped the work. Some farmers have given up altogether, while others are holding out hope for rain. But as each day passes without rain, that hope begins to fade.

Sudeep Chaudhary, plant protection officer at the Directorate of Agriculture Development, Madesh Province, warns that if rain does not come within the next week, a large part of the rice crop could fail. This would lead not only to food shortages in local households but also to a drop in income for thousands of families who depend on farming.

In response, provincial officials have started assessing the damage and are planning to support farmers by providing drought-resistant seeds and improving access to water for irrigation. However, many farmers say help is coming too slowly.

“We need immediate help,” said Pokhrel. “We need water, pumps that work, and seeds that can grow even in dry conditions. Without that, we will face huge losses. For some families, this could mean going hungry.”

Local leaders and farming groups are now urging the federal government to take quick action. They are asking for emergency relief packages, funding for irrigation systems, and long-term plans to deal with the growing effects of climate change on farming.

As the sky remains cloudless and the sun continues to beat down, the farming communities of Dhanusha wait, watching the sky, hoping for rain, and fearing what might happen if it doesn’t come.

This crisis in Dhanusha is a reminder of how fragile agriculture can be in the face of changing weather. It also shows the urgent need for better support systems, more reliable irrigation, and stronger disaster response plans to protect the farmers who feed the nation.

At least 18 people have died and nine are missing after heavy rains swept across central and southern South Korea, officials said. The downpours, which began on July 16, triggered landslides, flash floods, and widespread damage, according to Al Jazeera.

Sancheong County was among the worst-hit areas, with 10 fatalities and four people still unaccounted for. Nearly 14,200 residents were forced to evacuate, while authorities reported extensive damage to homes and public infrastructure.

The military has deployed troops to aid recovery efforts, as rain alerts were lifted and heat wave warnings issued in parts of the south, Al Jazeera reported.

At least 19 people were killed by lightning in Bihar over the past 24 hours amid heavy rain and thunderstorms, officials said Thursday. Most victims were struck while working outdoors or sheltering under trees, Hindustan Times reported.

Chief Minister Nitish Kumar expressed condolences and announced compensation for the families. He urged the public to stay alert and follow weather advisories.

The India Meteorological Department has warned of continued lightning and rain in several districts as the monsoon remains active.

The monsoon winds now have an influence across the country. 

With the low pressure line of the monsoon positioned to the north near western Nepal, now the weather across the country is seen generally cloudy. 

The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has predicted light to moderate rainfall along with thunder in many hilly areas of the country, including Gandaki, Lumbini, Karnali and Sudurpashchim Provinces, as well as in some areas of the remaining provinces. 

There is also a possibility of heavy to extremely heavy rainfall in a few locations in Sudurpashchim Province and a couple of locations in the hilly areas of the remaining provinces. 

The department has noted a chance of light to moderate rain or snowfall in a few places in the high-hilly and Himalayan regions of the country. 

Similarly, tonight the weather is expected to remain generally  cloudy across the country. 

According to the weather bulletin issued by the department, light to moderate rainfall along with thunderstorms is likely to take place in some areas of the hilly regions of the country, including Koshi, Lumbini, Karnali and Sudurpashchim Provinces, as well as in a few areas of the remaining regions. 

The monsoon winds have effects across the country.

Its effect will result in partially to generally cloudy weather across the country this afternoon.

According to the weather bulletin released today by the Meteorological Forecasting Division, there is a possibility of light to moderate rain with thunder and lightning in some places of the hilly regions and a few places of the remaining areas.

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

There is a possibility of light rain and snowfall in some places of the high hilly and mountainous regions of the country, the bulletin stated.

There will be partially to generally cloudy weather across the country tonight. There is a possibility of light to moderate rain with thunder and lightning in some places of Koshi, Bagmati, Gandaki, Lumbini, and Sudurpashchim Provinces and a few places of other provinces.

In one or two places of Koshi, Bagmati, Gandaki, Lumbini, and Sudurpashchim Provinces, there is also a possibility of heavy rain and extremely heavy rain in some places.

There is a possibility of light rain and snowfall in some places of the high hilly and mountainous regions of the country, the weather forecast bulletin mentioned.

There is an influence of westerly and local winds in the western and central parts of the country, while most areas of the Koshi Province are under an influence of monsoon winds.

This afternoon there will generally be partial to mainly cloudy weather across the country, with a chance of light to moderate rain accompanied by thunder and lightning in some places, the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology informed. 

In one or two locations in the high hilly and mountain regions of the country, there is also a possibility of light rainfall and snowfall. 

Similarly, tonight, there will generally be partial to mostly cloudy weather across the country, with the possibility of light to moderate rain accompanied by thunder and lightning in some places. 

Also, there is a possibility of light rain and snowfall in one or two places in the high hilly and mountain regions. 

Light to moderate rain with thunder and lightning is likely to occur at a few places of Koshi and at one or two places of Madhes Province along with the hilly region of the country today. 

There are also chances of light rainfall and snowfall at one or two places of the high hilly and mountainous region of Koshi, Bagmati and Gandaki Provinces.

Due to the influence of monsoon winds in Koshi, the weather will remain partly to generally cloudy in the Province along with the hilly region and mainly fair to partly cloudy in the rest of the country, according to the Meteorological Forecasting Division. 

The west and central regions of the country are currently under the influence of westerly winds and local winds.

Tonight, the weather will remain partly cloudy in Koshi Province along with the hilly region and mainly fair in the rest of the country. 

Light to moderate rain with thunder and lightning is likely to occur at a few places of Koshi and at one or two places of hilly region of Bagmati and Gandaki Provinces.

There are chances of light rainfall and snowfall at a few places of the high hilly and mountainous region of Koshi, Bagmati and Gandaki Provinces.

There is a possibility of light to moderate rain with thunder and lightning at a few places of Koshi, Madesh, Bagmati and Gandaki Provinces and at one or two places in the rest of the country today. 

This is due to the influence of westerly winds and local winds in the western and central parts of the country, while most parts of Koshi Province are under the influence of monsoon winds, according to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology.

As a result, the weather will remain partly to generally cloudy in the hilly areas of Koshi, Madesh, Bagmati and Gandaki and mainly fair to partly cloudy in the rest of the country.

Tonight, the weather will remain partly to generally cloudy throughout the country. 

Light to moderate rain with thunder and lightning is possible at a few places of Koshi, Madesh, Bagmati and Gandaki Provinces and at one or two places in the rest of the country.