Moderate rainfall predicted in some provinces

Kathmandu, May 12: Few places in hilly regions of Koshi, Bagmati and Gandaki Provinces are predicted to have light to moderate rainfall later today. One to two places in Tarai region are also likely to have moderate rainfall coupled with lightning and thunder.

The Weather Forecasting Division informed that it would be generally cloudy in Koshi Province and in the hilly and mountainous belts across the country. Partly cloudy weather is predicted in southern plains.

Currently, the country is witnessing the impact of westerly wind and local wind. There is also a partial effect of low pressure belt which is near eastern region of Nepal. —-