Kathmandu, June 24: The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has forecast heatwave conditions in some Tarai areas of Lumbini and Sudurpashchim Provinces, while temperatures are also likely to rise in parts of Bagmati and Gandaki Provinces.
According to the Meteorological Forecasting Division, monsoon winds are currently affecting all areas of Koshi, Madhesh and Bagmati Provinces, some parts of Gandaki Province and parts of the eastern Tarai of Lumbini Province.
The weather service informed that the western and local winds are continuing to exert partial influence over the remaining parts of the country. At present, weather conditions remain generally cloudy in Koshi Province, while hilly and mountainous areas of Madhesh, Bagmati, Gandaki, Lumbini, Karnali and Sudurpashchim Provinces are witnessing partly cloudy conditions. Light to moderate rainfall is occurring at some places in Koshi Province and at one or two locations in Bagmati Province.
The Division has forecast moderate rainfall accompanied by thunder and lightning at some places in the hilly and mountainous regions of Koshi, Bagmati and Gandaki Provinces, with isolated rainfall also likely in other hilly areas.
The Division has urged people in areas likely to be affected by lightning, heatwave and rising temperatures to observe necessary precautions and stay updated with official weather advisories.
