KATHMANDU: The Meteorological Forecasting Division, Department of Hydrology and Meteorology, has reported that the monsoon system is currently influencing parts of Koshi Province, while western and local winds continue to affect the rest of the country.

Currently, the hilly and mountainous regions are experiencing generally cloudy conditions, while the plains (Terai) see partly cloudy skies, with light rain already falling in parts of the hilly areas of Koshi, Bagmati, Gandaki, and Karnali provinces.

This afternoon, generally cloudy skies will persist across the mountainous and hilly regions, as well as the plains of Koshi Province.

Meanwhile, partly cloudy conditions are expected in Madhesh Province and the plains of Bagmati and Gandaki, while the weather will remain mostly clear in the plains of Lumbini and Sudurpashchim provinces.

The division has forecast light to moderate rain or snowfall accompanied by thunder and lightning in some mountainous and hilly parts of Koshi, Bagmati, and Gandaki provinces, with a possibility of heavy rain in isolated areas of the hills and plains of Koshi.

Conversely, a heatwave is expected in parts of the Lumbini and Sudurpashchim Terai, with temperatures also expected to rise in the plains of Bagmati and Gandaki.

Tonight, generally cloudy conditions will continue in the mountainous and hilly areas of Koshi, Bagmati, and Gandaki, as well as the Koshi plains.

Weather will remain partly cloudy in Madhesh Province and the higher regions of Lumbini, Karnali, and Sudurpashchim, while the plains of Bagmati, Gandaki, Lumbini, and Sudurpashchim will stay mostly clear.

Moderate rain or snowfall with thunder and lightning remains likely in the higher regions of Koshi, Bagmati, and Gandaki, alongside moderate rain in parts of the Koshi and Madhesh plains, and a continuing risk of isolated heavy rainfall in Koshi.

Due to the combined risks of heavy rain, lightning, and heatwaves, the meteorological division has urged the public in affected areas to remain vigilant and stay updated on the latest weather alerts.