KATHMANDU: The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has said that Nepal is currently experiencing the partial influence of a western low-pressure system, local winds, and a low-pressure area in the lower atmosphere.

Due to its impact, the weather is generally cloudy in Gandaki Province, Karnali Province, and Sudurpashchim Province, while the remaining provinces are witnessing partly cloudy conditions.

Light to moderate rainfall is currently occurring in some places of Bagmati Province, Karnali, and Sudurpashchim provinces.

The department said that this afternoon, skies will remain generally cloudy over the hilly and mountainous regions of Koshi Province and other provinces, while the Terai region will see partly cloudy weather.

There is a possibility of light to moderate rain accompanied by thunder and lightning at a few places in the hilly and mountainous areas of Koshi, Bagmati, and Gandaki provinces, and at a few places in other hilly and mountainous regions.

One or two places in the Terai may also receive rainfall. Light snowfall is also likely in some high-hill and mountainous areas.

Tonight, weather conditions are expected to remain generally cloudy across the hilly and mountainous regions of Koshi, Madhesh Province, Bagmati, and Gandaki provinces.

According to the department, a few places in Koshi, Madhesh, and Bagmati provinces, along with some areas in other hilly and mountainous regions and one or two places in the Terai, may witness light to moderate rainfall with thunder and lightning.

Snowfall is also possible in higher elevations.