Kathmandu, May 19 -- Light to moderate rain accompanied by thunder and lightning is likely in several parts of eastern and central Nepal today, particularly affecting the hilly regions of Koshi, Madhesh, Bagmati, Gandaki and Lumbini provinces, according to the Meteorological Forecasting Division.

This afternoon, the weather will remain partly to generally cloudy over the hilly regions of most provinces, including the aforementioned five, while the rest of the country will experience partly cloudy skies. Thunderstorms with light to moderate rainfall are likely in a few places across the hills of Koshi, Madhesh, Bagmati, Gandaki and Lumbini, and at one or two locations in the remaining areas.

There is also a chance of light rain or snowfa...