Kathmandu, Oct 31: The Meteorological Forecasting Division has reported that most parts of the country are currently cloudy due to the remnants of Cyclone Arnab developed in the Bay of Bengal and partial influence of western winds.
At present, moderate rainfall is occurring in many areas of Koshi, Madhesh, Bagmati, Gandaki, and Lumbini provinces, while light rainfall is taking place in some areas of Karnali and Sudurpashchim provinces.
Clouds are expected across all provinces this afternoon. Moderate rain with thunderstorms and lightning, along with possible snowfall, is likely in most areas of Koshi, Madhesh, and Bagmati provinces, in some areas of Gandaki, and in some hilly and mountainous areas of Lumbini, Karnali, and Sudurpashchim provinces.
Additionally, light rainfall is expected in some Terai areas of Lumbini and Sudurpashchim provinces, while heavy rain and snowfall are possible in one or two places of Koshi, Madhesh, and Bagmati provinces, according to the Division.
Similarly, the Division has reported chances of light rain in some parts of the Terai in Lumbini and Sudurpaschim provinces, and heavy rain and snowfall in one or two places in Koshi, Madhesh, and Bagmati provinces.
Likewise, it will be cloudy across the country tonight. There is a possibility of moderate rain and snowfall in some areas of the Himalayan region.
There might be light rain In one or two places in the hilly areas of Koshi and Gandaki provinces.
The Division has requested not to carry out agricultural activities, including rice harvesting, today and tomorrow. It has also urged for caution in view of heavy snowfall, snowstorms, and landslides in the high hilly and Himalayan regions.
Tourists are requested not to go to high Himalayan areas and those already there are advised to stay in safe places until the weather improves. With the monsoon, temperature may drop, landslides could occur in at-risk areas and along roads, and daily life, including road and air transport, could be affected.
The Division has urged the general public and relevant agencies to stay alert and have preparedness. Also, the Division has indicated gradual weakening in its impact from tomorrow afternoon.
