Key Takeaways:

  • Rain and thunderstorms forecast across several provinces on Sunday
  • Karnali and Sudurpashchim may see moderate rain, snowfall and hail
  • Light rain or snowfall possible in Koshi, Gandaki, Lumbini and Bagmati
  • Fog and mist likely in parts of the Tarai and valleys
  • Weather influenced by a western low-pressure system

KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 15

Rain, thunderstorms and snowfall are forecast across parts of Nepal on Sunday, with Karnali and Sudurpashchim provinces expected to experience the most active weather, including the possibility of hail in some mountain and hill areas.

According to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology, moderate rain and snowfall accompanied by thunder, lightning and hail are likely at some places in the Himalayan and hilly regions of the two provinces.

Similar weather conditions are expected at a few locations in the Himalayan and hilly districts of Koshi, Gandaki and Lumbini provinces. Isolated areas in Bagmati Province may also receive light rain or snowfall.

The department has forecast generally cloudy conditions across much of the country’s Himalayan region and the hills of Koshi, Gandaki, Lumbini, Karnali and Sudurpashchim provinces. The hills of Bagmati and most Tarai districts are expected to remain partly cloudy.

The weather system is being driven by the influence of a western low-pressure system, meteorologists said.

Conditions are expected to improve slightly overnight, although light rain or snowfall remains possible in isolated Himalayan and hilly areas of Koshi and Gandaki provinces. Early morning fog and mist are also likely in parts of the Tarai, valleys and river basins.

Among major population centres, Dadeldhura, Dipayal, Pokhara and Jumla have been given a 40 percent chance of rainfall, while Kathmandu is forecast to receive light rain and thunderstorms with a lower probability of precipitation.