Kathmandu, April 25 -- The temperature in the Kathmandu Valley has been rising steadily and is expected to remain high through Saturday, according to the Meteorological Forecasting Division.

Today, the temperature in the Valley is expected to range between 31 and 34 degrees Celsius.

Partly to generally cloudy conditions are likely in the hilly regions of Koshi, Gandaki, Karnali, and Sudurpaschim provinces this afternoon, while weather in the rest of the country is expected to remain mostly clear.

There is a possibility of light rain accompanied by thunder and lightning at a few places in the hilly areas of Koshi, Gandaki, and Karnali provinces. Light rain and snowfall are also possible at one or two places in the high-altitude areas of...