Kathmandu, Jan 5: Due to the partial influence of a western low-pressure system, most areas of Nepal are experiencing cloudy weather.
According to the Meteorological Forecasting Division of the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology, the weather will remain partly to generally cloudy today. Light rain is expected in the hilly regions and snowfall in the mountainous areas on Monday.
Meteorologist Binu Maharjan stated that currently, Karnali, Lumbini, Gandaki, Bagmati, and parts of Madhes Province are mostly cloudy, while Koshi and Sudurpaschim Provinces have partial cloud cover. This afternoon, partial to general cloudiness is expected in the hilly and mountainous regions, along with light rain in some areas.
Tonight, light snowfall is predicted in parts of the high hills and mountainous regions of Koshi and Gandaki Provinces. “Compared to today, Monday will see more cloud cover and a higher likelihood of rain,” Maharjan said. “Light rain is expected in the hilly areas of Bagmati, Gandaki, Karnali, and Sudurpaschim Provinces. Additionally, light snowfall is likely in the high hills and mountainous regions of Sudurpaschim and other provinces.”
The Meteorological Division has forecasted increased impact of the western low-pressure system on Monday and Tuesday, with heightened chances of cloudiness and precipitation during this period.
Kathmandu’s minimum temperature rises
Kathmandu recorded a slight increase in minimum temperature today compared to Saturday. The Meteorological Forecasting Division reported that the minimum temperature in Kathmandu this morning was 7.2°C, up from 5.9°C on Saturday. According to meteorologist Maharjan, cloudy skies at night contributed to the rise in temperature.
As a result of the increase, Kathmandu residents experienced relatively less cold weather in the morning. On December 14 (Mangsir 29), Kathmandu’s minimum temperature had dropped to 2.5°C. #nepal #weather
