Kathmandu : The Meteorological Forecasting Division under the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has forecast rain with thunderstorms and lightning in most parts of the country today.

The Division stated that based on updated weather information from various stations, rainfall is expected from the Tarai to the hilly and mountainous regions.

According to the weather bulletin, there is a possibility of light to moderate rainfall during the day in cities of the Tarai region including Bhairahawa, Simara, Janakpur, and Biratnagar, and the rain is expected to continue at night as well.

The Division stated that the maximum temperature in these areas is expected to be around 30 to 36 degrees Celsius.

There is a possibility of light to moderate rain with thunder and lightning throughout today in the Kathmandu Valley as well.

The maximum temperature in the Valley is expected to be between 22 and 24 degrees Celsius, while the night temperature will drop to between 16 and 18 degrees Celsius.

The effects of rain will also be seen in Dhankuta, Jiri, Taplejung and Okhaldhunga of the eastern hilly region. In these areas, there is a likelihood of moderate rainfall especially in the evening and night.
Similarly, light rain with thunderstorms is forecasted in Pokhara, Jomsom, and Jumla areas.

In the western region, Dhangadhi, Nepalgunj and Birendranagar may experience light rain during the day, but it will likely be partially cloudy during night. The likelihood of rain in these areas appears relatively low.

Meteorologist Saroj Pudasaini said that due to the influence of the local wind and the Westerly wind system across the country, cloudy and rainy conditions have developed. The Division has urged the public to take precaution as there is a risk of thunderstorms and lightning.