May 7: Much to the respite from the raging wildfires across the country, the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has informed that some parts of Bagmati and Koshi provinces are witnessing light rainfall since Tuesday morning due to the low pressure system generated in the vicinity of Bihar, India along with the westerly and local winds.    

It maybe noted that the country has been facing incidents of wildfire due to the prolonged drought in the current dry season. It has also resulted  in poor visibility due to air pollution.

Similarly, department has forecast that some parts of Koshi, Bagmati, Gandaki and Lumbini provinces will see moderate rainfall along with lightning, thunder and storm later in the day, while some parts of Gandaki, Lumbini and Karnali provinces are predicted to have heavy rainfall.    
Few places in the upper hills and mountainous region of the country will have light snowfall.    
Partial change in weather is expected tonight.    

The department has requested all for precaution in the wake of change in weather. Agriculture, health, tourism, mountaineering, and road and air transports have been urged to take safety measures. -- RSS