Kathmandu, May 18 -- The Meteorological Forecasting Division said that the weather across Nepal is currently influenced by a westerly system, local winds, and moisture-laden air from the Bay of Bengal and the Arabian Sea.

This afternoon, skies will remain partly to generally cloudy over Koshi, Madhesh, Bagmati, Gandaki, and Lumbini provinces, including hilly regions, while the rest of the country will experience partly cloudy conditions. Thunderstorms with lightning and light to moderate rainfall are likely in some areas of the hilly regions and a few other places in Koshi, Madhesh, Bagmati, Gandaki, and Lumbini provinces. Light snowfall is also possible at a few locations in the high hills and mountainous areas. Gusty winds may occur in...