KATHMANDU: Light rain and snowfall are likely in isolated parts of Nepal’s Himalayan and hilly regions on Monday, while most areas of the Terai are expected to see generally fair weather, the Meteorological Forecasting Division said.

According to the division, Himalayan areas of Karnali and Sudurpashchim provinces will remain generally cloudy during the day. Other Himalayan areas and the country’s hilly regions are expected to have partly cloudy skies.

The weather is likely to improve across most parts of the country by night. Partly cloudy conditions are forecast in the Himalayan region, while the hills and Terai are expected to remain mostly fair.

Meteorologists said Nepal is currently experiencing the partial influence of both westerly winds and monsoon winds.

Among major cities and locations, Dadeldhura, Dipayal, Jumla and Pokhara may receive light rain accompanied by thunderstorms during the daytime. The probability of rainfall has been estimated at 20 percent for Dadeldhura, Dipayal and Pokhara, while Jumla has been assigned a zero percent chance of rain.

In Kathmandu, the weather is expected to remain partly cloudy throughout the day, with temperatures ranging between 25 and 27 degrees Celsius during the daytime and 14 to 16 degrees Celsius at night. Conditions in the capital are expected to turn mainly fair by tonight.

The Terai is likely to remain warmer, with maximum temperatures forecast to reach 33–35 degrees Celsius in Simara and Janakpur.

Meanwhile, Jomsom is expected to be among the coolest locations during the day, with temperatures ranging between 16 and 18 degrees Celsius.

Authorities have advised people in areas where rain and thunderstorms are forecast to remain alert to possible weather-related disruptions.