Westerly Winds Bring Rain and Thunderstorms to Kathmandu and Beyond
The Meteorological Forecasting Division (MFD) has issued a weather advisory for Tuesday, predicting a mix of rain, snow, and thunderstorms across various parts of Nepal. According to the latest bulletin, a combination of westerly winds, local atmospheric disturbances, and a low-pressure system situated near the eastern region are currently dictating the country’s weather patterns.
Residents in the hilly and Himalayan regions should prepare for generally cloudy conditions throughout the day. The MFD has indicated that light to moderate rainfall, accompanied by thunder and lightning, is expected in several areas of Koshi and Gandaki provinces. High-altitude regions are also likely to experience snowfall, which may affect local travel and daily activities. Meanwhile, the Terai belt is expected to remain more stable, seeing only partly cloudy skies.
As the sun sets, the weather system is predicted to persist. Tonight, Koshi, Madhesh, Bagmati, and Gandaki provinces will remain generally cloudy. Forecasters have highlighted Koshi Province specifically, where moderate rainfall and thunderstorms are likely. Similar conditions, though perhaps less intense, are expected in the plains of Madhesh and the hills of Bagmati. For the rest of the country, the night sky will be partly cloudy, with a slim possibility of light rain or snow in isolated spots.
In the capital city of Kathmandu, residents can expect temperatures to hover between $24\text{°C}$ and $26\text{°C}$ during the day. Light rain and thunderstorms are forecasted for the afternoon, though the skies should clear slightly by tonight as temperatures dip to a cool $13\text{°C}$ to $15\text{°C}$.
Other major urban centers will also see active weather. Pokhara is slated for moderate rain and thundershowers during the day, continuing with light rain into the night. Further east, Biratnagar and Janakpur are expected to experience light rain during the afternoon, which may intensify into moderate rainfall by nightfall. Mountainous stations such as Jomsom and Taplejung are also on alert for precipitation.
Given the potential for lightning and sudden downpours, the Meteorological Forecasting Division has advised the general public, particularly those living in or traveling through hilly and mountainous terrain, to remain cautious. Potential impacts on agriculture and transport should be monitored as these local systems move through the atmosphere.
