KATHMANDU, Oct 15: The nation is currently experiencing the combined effects of westerly wind systems and regional atmospheric circulation patterns.
The Meteorological Forecasting Division has projected generally overcast conditions across the Himalayan and elevated terrain zones today. The Terai regions of Lumbini and Sudurpashchim Provinces are anticipated to remain partly cloudy, whereas the remaining Terai areas are expected to maintain predominantly clear atmospheric conditions.
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Overcast skies expected in Himalayan regions
Moderate precipitation or snow accumulation, accompanied by thunderstorms, is anticipated in isolated locations throughout the Himalayan and hilly regions of Gandaki, Lumbini, Karnali, and Sudurpashchim Provinces.
Comparable meteorological conditions may also occur in one or two localized areas within the Himalayan and elevated zones of Koshi and Bagmati Provinces. Furthermore, moderate rainfall is forecast to affect a limited number of locations in the Terai regions of Lumbini and Sudurpashchim Provinces. The Kathmandu Valley is presently characterized by alternating partly cloudy and clear skies.