Two-Day Public holiday declared due to Adverse Weather

Kathmandu — The government has announced public holidays on Sunday and Monday, considering the difficult situation caused by continuous rainfall across the country.

The decision was made after the Disaster Management Division called for a three-day suspension of all long-distance transportation nationwide, as well as all vehicles entering and leaving Kathmandu. The move also follows landslides blocking highways and a weather alert issued by the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology.

The Ministry of Home Affairs said security forces will be deployed in high-risk settlements, and Nepal Army helicopters will remain on standby for emergency rescue operations.

What will the weather be like across the country this week?

Kathmandu- According to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology, Weather Forecasting Division, the weather across the country for the coming week will be like this.

It seems that the influence of monsoon winds will continue throughout this week. This week, the low pressure line of monsoon is likely to remain north of the average location.

High hilly and mountainous areas: There is a possibility of heavy rain and snowfall at one or two places in Koshi Province, Bagmati Province, Gandaki Province and Lumbini Province in the middle of the week. There is a possibility of light to moderate rain and snowfall with thunder/lightning at a few places at the beginning and end of the week and at some places in the middle.

Hilly areas: There is a possibility of heavy rain at one or two places in Bagmati Province, Lumbini Province, Karnali Province and Sudurpaschim Province in the middle of the week and moderate to very heavy rain at a few places in Koshi Province and Gandaki Province. There is a possibility of light to moderate rainfall with thunder/lightning at a few places in the beginning and end of the week and at many places in Koshi Province, Bagmati Province, Gandaki Province and at some places in Lumbini Province, Karnali Province and Sudurpaschim Province.

Terai Region: There is a possibility of heavy rainfall at one or two places in Bagmati Province, Gandaki Province, Lumbini Province and Sudurpaschim Province in the middle of the week and at one or two places in Koshi Province and Madhesh Province in the middle and end of the week. There is a possibility of light to moderate rainfall with thunder/lightning at a few places in the beginning and end of the week and at some places in the middle and at many places in Koshi Province and Madhesh Province.
Although there is no significant change in the maximum and minimum temperatures across the country at the beginning and end of this week, there is a possibility of a slight decrease in the maximum temperature in the middle of the week.

Compared to the average: This week there is a possibility of slightly more rainfall than average in the eastern region and average rainfall in the remaining places. Maximum and minimum temperatures are likely to be above average in all provinces.

Weather forecast for the next three days across the country

Kathmandu- According to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology, Weather Forecasting Division, the country is currently experiencing a general effect of westerly winds. Currently, the weather is partly cloudy in the hilly areas of Koshi Province and mainly clear in the rest of the country. There is a misty/foggy situation in the Terai areas.

Weather forecast for the next three days:

2081 Magh 24 (Thursday)

In the afternoon: The weather will be partly cloudy in the hilly areas of Koshi Province and Gandaki Province and mainly clear in the rest of the country. There is a possibility of light snowfall in one or two places in the high hilly and mountainous areas of Koshi Province and Gandaki Province.

At night: The weather will be partly cloudy in the hilly areas of Koshi Province and Gandaki Province and mainly clear in the rest of the country.

2081 Magh 25 (Friday)

In the afternoon: The weather will be mainly clear across the country.

At night: Partly cloudy in the hilly areas of Koshi Province and Sudur Paschim Province, while the weather will remain mainly clear in the rest of the country.

2081 Magh 26 (Saturday)

In the afternoon: Partly cloudy in the hilly areas of Koshi Province, Gandaki Province, Karnali Province and Sudur Paschim Province, while the weather will remain mainly clear in the rest of the country.

At night: Partly cloudy in the hilly areas of the country, while the weather will remain mainly clear in the rest of the country. There is a possibility of light snowfall at one or two places in the high hilly and mountainous areas of Gandaki Province.

Warnings and advisories for the next 24 hours:

There is a possibility of light snowfall at one or two places in the high hilly and mountainous areas of Koshi Province and Gandaki Province, and there is a possibility of mist/fog in the Terai areas in the morning. As its impact may affect daily life, health, road and air traffic, it is requested to take necessary measures and precautions to avoid possible impacts.

Weather forecast for the next three days

Monsoon is currently affecting the country. It is generally cloudy in most parts of the country with light to moderate rain in a few places in Koshi, Madhesh, Bagmati, and Gandaki provinces and light rain in one or two places in the rest of the country .

July 9 (Tuesday)

In the afternoon, it will be generally cloudy across the country. There is a possibility of light to moderate rain with thunder/lightning at some places in Koshi, Madhesh, Lumbini, and Gandaki provinces and a couple of places in the remaining provinces. There is a possibility of heavy rain in one or two places of Koshi, Madhesh and Gandaki provinces.

At night, it will be mostly cloudy across the country. There is a possibility of light to moderate rain with thunder/lightning at some places in Koshi, Madhesh, Lumbini, and Gandaki provinces and a couple of places in the remaining provinces. There is a possibility of heavy rain in one or two places in Koshi, Madhesh, Lumbini and Gandaki provinces. Also, there is a possibility of very heavy rain in one or two places in Koshi province.

July 10 (Wednesday)

In the afternoon, it will be generally cloudy across the country. There is a possibility of light to moderate rain with thunder/lightning at some places in Koshi, Madhesh, Lumbini and Gandaki provinces and a couple of places in the remaining provinces. There is a possibility of heavy rain in few places of Koshi and Madhesh provinces and one or two places of Bagmati and Gandaki provinces. Also, there is a possibility of very heavy rain in one or two places of Koshi and Madhesh provinces.

At night, it will be generally cloudy across the country. There is a possibility of light to moderate rain with thunder/lightning at some places in Koshi, Madhesh, Bagmati, Gandaki and Lumbini provinces and one or two places in the remaining provinces. There is a possibility of heavy rain at one or two places in Koshi, Madhesh, Bagmati, Lumbini and Gandaki provinces.

July 11 (Thursday)

In the afternoon, it will be generally cloudy across the country. There is a possibility of light to moderate rain with thunder/lightning at some places of Koshi, Madhesh, Bagmati and Gandaki provinces and a few places of Lumbini and Sudurpaschim provinces and one or two places of Karnali province. There is a possibility of heavy rain in one or two places of Koshi, Madhesh, Bagmati and Gandaki.

At night, it will be generally cloudy across the country. There is a possibility of light to moderate rain with thunder/lightning at some places in Koshi, Madhesh, Bagmati, Gandaki and Sudurpaschim provinces and one or two places in the remaining provinces. There is a possibility of heavy rain in one or two places of Koshi, Bagmati, Gandaki and Lumbini regions.

Warning and advisory for the next 24 hours: Light to moderate rain with thunder/lightning in some parts of the country and heavy rain in one or two places in Koshi, Madhesh, Bagmati, Gandaki, Lumbini states, may occur in those areas. And in order to avoid the risk or damage of disaster it is requested to take necessary precautions.

What will the weather be like across the country for the next 3 days?

According to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology, Weather Forecasting Division, the low-pressure line of Monsoon is currently located in the west and in the southeast part of the country.

At present, there is partial to general rain across the country. There is light to moderate rain with thunder/lightning in some places of Province 1 and one or two places in the rest of the provinces.

August 21 (Sunday)

Afternoon: Lumbini Province, Karnali Province and Sudurpaschim Province will be normal cloudy and partly cloud will be in other provinces. There is a possibility of light to moderate rain with thunder/lightning at some places in the hilly areas of the country and a few places in the rest of the country.

Night: There is a possibility of light to moderate rain with thunder/lightning at a few places in Bagmati Province, Gandaki Province and Lumbini Province and at one or two places in the remaining provinces.

August 22 (Monday)

Afternoon: There is a possibility of light to moderate rain with thunder/lightning at some places in the hilly areas of the country and few places in the rest of the country.

Night: Partial cloud over the country. Chance of light to moderate rain with thunder/lightning at few places over Province 1, Bagmati Province, Gandaki Province, Lumbini Province and Sudurpaschim Province.

August 23 (Tuesday)

Afternoon: Partial cloud over the country. There is a possibility of light to moderate rain with thunder/lightning at some places in Province 1, Madhesh Province and Bagmati Province and few places in the rest of the region.

Night: There is a possibility of light to moderate rain with thunder/lightning at some places of Province 1, Madhesh Province and Bagmati Province and few places of remaining provinces. Also, it seems that there is a possibility of heavy rain in one or two places of Province 1.

Warnings and advisories for the next 24 hours:
Partial to moderate rain will prevail across the country. There is a risk of landslides in some hilly areas and few places in the rest of the area as there is a possibility of light to moderate rain with hunder/lightning. Also, it is requested to take necessary precautions as the water level may rise slightly in the rivers and canals and the daily life/transport area may also be affected.

What will the weather be like across the country for the next 3 days?

According to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology, Weather Forecasting Division, the Monsoon low-pressure line is currently located to the south. There is a partial change in most parts of the country. Light rain is falling at one or two places in Province 1, Bagmati Province and Gandaki Province.

16 August(Tuesday)

Afternoon: There will be partial to normal change in the hilly areas of the country and partial change in the rest of the country. Light to moderate rain with thunder/lightning is likely at a few places in the hilly areas of the country and one or two places in the rest of the country.

Night: There will be partial to normal rain in the hilly areas of the country and partial rain in the rest of the country. There is a possibility of light to moderate rain with thunder/lightning at a few places in the hilly areas and one or two places in the rest of the country.

17 August (Wednesday)

Afternoon: There will be partial to normal change in the hilly areas of the country and partial change in the rest of the country. There is a possibility of light to moderate rain with thunder/lightning at a few places in Province 1, Bagmati Province and Gandaki Province and one or two places in the remaining provinces.

Night: There is a possibility of light to moderate rain with thunder/lightning at a few places in Province 1, Bagmati Province and Gandaki Province and one or two places in the remaining provinces. There is also a possibility of heavy rain with thunder/lightning at one or two places in Gandaki province.

18 August(Thursday)

Afternoon: There is a possibility of light to moderate rain with thunder/lightning in some hilly areas of the country and few places in the rest of the country. There is also a possibility of heavy rain with thunder/lightning at one or two places in Gandaki and Lumbini regions.

Night: There is a possibility of light to moderate rain with thunder/lightning at a few places in Province 1, Madhesh Province, Bagmati Province, Gandaki Province and Karnali Province and few places in the remaining provinces. There is also a possibility of heavy rain with thunder/lightning at one or two places in Gandaki, Lumbini and Far-West Provinces.

Warnings and advisories for the next 24 hours :

There will be partial to normal rain in the hilly areas of the country and partial rain in the rest of the country. There is a risk of landslides, and mudslides as there is a possibility of light to moderate rain with thunder/lightning in a few places in the hilly areas of the country and one or two places in the rest of the provinces. Also, it is requested to take necessary precautions as the water level may rise in the rivers and canals and the daily life/transport area may also be affected.

Today’s Weather: Chance of light to moderate rain with thunder & lightning

According to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology, Weather Forecasting Division there is a possibility of light to moderate rain with thunder/lightning in some hilly areas and a few places in the rest of the country. There is a possibility of heavy rain at one or two places in Province No. 1 and Bagmati Province.

Similarly, during the night, It will be cloudy in hilly areas of the country and there will be partial to normal clouds in the rest of the country. There is a possibility of light to moderate rain with thunder/lightning at a few places in Province No. 1, Bagmati Province, Gandaki Province and a few places in the remaining provinces. There is a possibility of heavy rain at a few places in Gandaki Province and one or two places in Province No. 1, Bagmati Province and Lumbini Province.

Weather forecast for next 3 days: light to moderate rain with thunder/lightning

According to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology, Weather Forecasting Division, there is a partial change in Province No. 1, Madhes Province and Bagmati Province and normal to complete change in the rest of the provinces, Gandaki Province, Lumbini Province, Karnali Province and a few places in the hilly areas of Far West Province, light to moderate with thunder/lightning. It’s raining.

11 August 2022(Thursday)

Afternoon: Partly to partly cloudy over the country. Chance of light to moderate rain with thunder/lightning at some hilly areas and few places in rest of the country. There is a possibility of heavy rain at one or two places in Bagmati and Karnali regions.

Night: There will be partial to normal change in the hilly areas of the country and partial change in the rest of the country. There is a possibility of light to moderate rain with thunder/lightning at a few places in Province 1, Bagmati and Gandaki provinces and at one or two places in the rest of the region.

12 August 2022 (Friday)

Afternoon: Partly to partly cloudy over the country. Chance of light to moderate rain with thunder/lightning at few places of the country and one or two places over rest of the country.

Night: There will be partial to normal change in the hilly areas of the country and partial change in the rest of the country. Light to moderate rain with thundershower/lightning is likely at few places over hilly areas of the country.

13 August 2022 (Saturday)

Afternoon: Partly to partly cloudy over the country. Chance of light to moderate rain with thunder/lightning at some hilly areas and few places in rest of the country. There is a possibility of heavy rain at one or two places in Province No. 1 and Bagmati Province.

Night: It will be cloudy in hilly areas of the country and there will be partial to normal clouds in the rest of the country. There is a possibility of light to moderate rain with thunder/lightning at a few places in Province No. 1, Bagmati Province, Gandaki Province and few places in the remaining provinces. There is a possibility of heavy rain at a few places in Gandaki Province and one or two places in Province No. 1, Bagmati Province and Lumbini Province.

Warning/Advisory for next 24 hours:

There is a possibility of light to moderate rain with thunder/lightning at some hilly areas and few places in the rest of the country and heavy rain at one or two places in Province No. 1, Bagmati Province, Gandaki Province and Karnali Province. , there is a risk of landslides and debris flow. Also, everyone is requested to take necessary precautions as the water level in rivers and canals may rise and the daily life/transport area may also be affected.

Today’s weather across the country

According to the Department of Water and Meteorology, Weather Forecast Division, there is currently a general effect of Monsoon air across the country.

According to the Meteorological Department, there will be partly to normal weather changes across the country this afternoon. There is a possibility of light to moderate rain with thunder/lightning at some places in the hilly areas of the country and few places in the rest of the country.

Similarly, the hilly areas of the country will have partial to normal weather changes tonight, while the rest of the country will have clear weather. There is a possibility of light to moderate rain at a few places in Province 1, Bagmati Province and Gandaki Province and one or two places in other provinces.

What will the weather be like for the next 3 days across the country?

According to the Department of Water and Meteorology, Weather Forecast Division, monsoon wind is currently affecting the country. Currently, Gandaki, Lumbini, Karnali and Far Western Provinces have normal to full cloud cover while the rest of the provinces have partial to normal cloud cover. Light to moderate rains are falling in many places of Gandaki and Lumbini provinces as well as light thunderstorms in Bagmati, Karnali and far western provinces.

July 5(Tuesday)

Afternoon: There will be partial to normal cloud cover across the country. There is a possibility of light to moderate rain in many parts of the country. There is a possibility of heavy rain in one or two places of Far Western Province and Gandaki Province.

Night: There is a possibility of light to moderate rain in most parts of Province No. 1, Karnali and Far Western Province and some parts of the rest of the province. There is a possibility of heavy rain in one or two places of Far Western Province and Karnali Province.

July 6(Wednesday)

Afternoon: There will be normal cloud cover across the country. Light to moderate rains are expected in many parts of the country, while heavy rains are also expected in Gandaki, Lumbini, Karnali and one or two places in the far western states.

Night: There will be partial to normal cloud cover across the country. There is a possibility of light to moderate rain in some parts of the country.

July 7 (Thursday)

Afternoon: There will be partial to normal cloud cover across the country. There is a possibility of light to moderate rain in some parts of the country.

Night: There will be partial to normal cloud cover across the country. Light to moderate rains are expected in some parts of the country, while heavy rains are also expected in Lumbini and one or two places in the far western states.

Warning for the next 24 hours:

Light to moderate rains are expected in many parts of the country and heavy rains are also expected in Gandaki, Karnali and one or two places in the far western states. Everyone is requested to take necessary precaution as the water level may rise and daily life / transport sector may also be affected.

Weather details for the next 3 days across the country


According to the Meteorological Department, Department of Water and Meteorology, there is a general effect of monsoon winds in Province No. 1, Madhesh Province, Bagmati Province and Gandaki Province and effect of local winds and east-west low pressure of Uttar Pradesh and Bihar of India in other parts of the country .

At present, there is a complete change in Province 1, Madhesh Province and Bagmati Province and there is partial change in the rest of the land. Light to moderate rain with thunder / lightning is falling in a few places of State 1, Madhesh and Bagmati.

June 15 2022 (Wednesday)

The weather will be generally clear with partial to moderate cloud cover in the hilly areas of other provinces including Province 1, Madhesh , Bagmati and Gandaki . There is a possibility of light to moderate rain with thunder / lightning in one or two places in the hilly terrain of Province 1, Madhesh , Bagmati and some parts of Gandaki Province. There is a possibility of heavy rain in one or two places of Province 1, Bagmati Province and Gandaki Province.

June 16 2022 (Thursday)

Afternoon: There is a possibility of light to moderate rain with thunder / lightning in some places in the hilly terrain of Province 1, Madhesh Province, Bagmati Province and some of the Gandaki Province.

Night: The weather will be generally clear in the hilly areas of other provinces including Province 1, Madhesh Province, Bagmati Province, Gandaki and Lumbini Province. There is a possibility of light to moderate rain with thunder / lightning in one or two places in the hilly terrain of Lumbini province, Province 1, Madhesh Province, Bagmati Province and Gandaki Province. There is a possibility of heavy rain in one or two places of Province 1, Madhesh Province and Gandaki Province.

June 17 2022 (Friday)

Afternoon: Province 1, Madhesh Province, Bagmati Province and some area of Lumbini and Gandaki Province will have partly to moderate cloud cover. There is a possibility of light to moderate rain with thunder / lightning in some places in the hilly terrain of Province 1, Madhesh Province, Bagmati Province, Gandaki Province and some area of Lumbini province.

Night: The weather will be generally clear in the hilly areas of other provinces including Province 1, Madhesh, Bagmati , Gandaki and Lumbini . There is a possibility of light to moderate rain with thunder / lightning in one or two places in the hilly terrain of Lumbini province , Province 1, Madhesh , Bagmati and Gandaki Province.

Warning and counseling for the next 24 hours.

There is a possibility of light to moderate rain with thunder and lightning at one or two places in the hilly terrain of Province 1, Madhesh Province, Bagmati Province and some of area of Gandaki Province. There is a risk of erosion, landslides and debris flow in the area as well as rising water level in rivers and streams may affect daily life .

In areas without rainfall, it is requested to take necessary precautions to avoid the effects of rising temperatures.

Weather Forecast for the next three days: Light rain with thunder/lightning

Currently, the country is under the influence of a western low-pressure system.

Present Weather Status

The weather is generally clear in the rest of the country including partial to moderate cloud cover in the hilly areas of the country including Province No.1.

Weather forecast for the next three days

February 21 (Monday)

Afternoon: Partly to moderate cloud cover in the hilly areas of the country and partial cloud cover in the rest of the country. There is a possibility of light rain with thunder/lightning in some parts of the hilly terrain of the country. Light snowfall is expected in some parts of the country’s high hills and mountains.

Night: The weather will be generally clear in the rest of the country with partial to moderate change in the hilly terrain of the country. There is a possibility of light snowfall in a few places in the high hilly and mountainous terrain of Province 1, Bagmati Province and Gandaki Province.

February 22 (Tuesday)

Afternoon: The weather will be generally clear in the rest of the country with partial to moderate cloud cover in the hilly areas of the country. Light snowfall is expected in one or two places of the high hilly and mountainous terrain of the country.

Night: There will be partial to moderate cloud cover in the hilly areas of the country and partial cloud cover in the rest of the country. There is a possibility of light rain with thunder/lightning in some places of the hilly terrain of Far Western Province and Karnali Province. Light snowfall is expected in some parts of the country’s high hills and mountains.

February 23 (Wednesday)

Afternoon: Partly to moderate cloud cover in the hilly areas of the country and partial cloud cover in the rest of the country. There is a possibility of light rain with thunder/lightning in some places of the hilly terrain of Far Western Province, Karnali Province, Lumbini Province and Gandaki Province. Light snowfall is expected in some parts of the country’s high hills and mountains.

Night: The weather will be generally clear in the rest of the country with partial to moderate change in the hilly terrain of the country. There is a possibility of light rain with thunder/lightning in one or two places of the hilly terrain of Far Western Province, Karnali Province and Gandaki Province. Light snowfall is expected in a few places in the high hills and mountains of the country.

Warning / Advisory for the next 24 hours

It is requested to take necessary precautions to avoid cold and light rain with thunder/lightning in some parts of the hilly areas of the country as it is cold in the morning and evening.