June 22: The monsoon weather system is having its influence in the eastern and central parts of the country at present, according to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology. Similarly, the local wind and Westerly wind are having impact in the rest of the country.
The low-pressure system that has developed over Uttar Pradesh in India is also having its influence in western Nepal, the department stated.
The weather is generally cloudy in the Tarai region of Koshi and Bagmati provinces as well as the Madhesh, Lumbini and Sudurpaschim provinces at present. It is partly to generally cloudy in the rest of the regions of the country with moderate rain accompanied by lightning at a few places, said meteorologist Sanjeev Adhikari.
He said there is possibility of rainfall in some places of Koshi, Bagmati and Gandaki provinces today (June 22). The Meteorological Forecasting Division said there are chances of heavy rainfall tonight compared to the daytime. The weather bulletin issued by the division stated that light rainfall is forecast in the western parts of the country today. -- RSS