Rain, lightning and hail expected in several provinces today

KATHMANDU: The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology, Weather Forecasting Division, reported at 6:18 am on Thursday that light to moderate rain has occurred in several parts of Bagmati, Gandaki, Lumbini, Karnali, and Sudurpashchim provinces, along with a few locations in Koshi province over the past 12 hours.

According to the division, light to heavy rainfall is expected across various regions during the day and night. This afternoon, moderate rain accompanied by lightning is likely in a few mountainous areas of Koshi, Bagmati, and Gandaki provinces. Light rain and snowfall, also accompanied by lightning, are expected in one or two mountainous locations in Lumbini, Karnali, and Sudurpashchim provinces.