KATHMANDU: The monsoon winds continue to influence several regions throughout the country. The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology, Meteorological Forecasting Division, indicates that the monsoon winds are currently impacting the entire Koshi, Madhes, and Bagmati Provinces, along with certain areas in Gandaki Province and a few locations in eastern Lumbini Province.

In contrast, other regions are experiencing a combination of westerly and local winds. Over the next few days, the monsoon is anticipated to extend to the remaining areas of Gandaki and Lumbini Provinces, as well as Karnali and Sudurpashchim Provinces.

The department observes that it is generally overcast in Koshi and Madhes provinces, as well as in the hilly and Himalayan regions, while the Terai areas are partly cloudy. Currently, light to moderate rain is occurring in several locations across Koshi, Bagmati, and Lumbini provinces, with additional rainfall reported in Gandaki, Karnali, and Sudurpashchim provinces.

This afternoon, the forecast predicts that it will remain predominantly cloudy nationwide. Moderate rain and snowfall, accompanied by thunder and lightning, are expected in many hilly and Himalayan areas of Koshi, Bagmati, and Gandaki provinces, as well as in some hilly regions of Lumbini, Karnali, and Sudurpashchim provinces.

The Terai regions may also witness moderate rain with thunder and lightning. There is a possibility of heavy rain in one or two areas in the hilly and Terai regions of Koshi Province, along with potential windstorms in parts of the Terai in both Koshi and Madhes Provinces. Tonight, mostly cloudy skies are anticipated across the country.

Now, Kathmandu valley is experiencing moderate rainfall.