Moderate rainfall predicted in some provinces

Kathmandu, May 20: Light to moderate rainfall has been predicted at a few places in the hilly and mountainous regions of Koshi, Madhesh, Bagmati and Gandaki Provinces later today due to the influence of westerly and local winds.

According to the Weather Forecasting Division, one to two places in these provinces are also likely to witness thunder and lightning. The Division informed that the hilly and mountainous regions of the remaining provinces are expected to remain generally cloudy, while most areas of the southern plains will experience mainly fair weather.

Light snowfall is also possible in some high-hill and Himalayan areas, the Division added. Likewise, hot weather conditions are likely to persist in the southern plains of Lumbini and Sudurpaschim provinces. —