Rainfall and snowfall, health and alertness in western Nepal today.

Kathmandu. According to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology, there is a possibility of rain in the western part of Nepal and snowfall in the high hilly and mountainous areas today due to the influence of the Westerly wind.

Meteorologist David Dhakal said that cloudy weather will start from western Nepal from this afternoon.TAG_OPEN_p_9 Light rain is likely to start in few places of the far-west region towards the evening. Light to moderate rain is likely to occur at some places of Lumbini, Karnali, Sudurpaschim and Sudurpaschim provinces and at a few places of Gandaki province.

According to Dhakal, there is the possibility of thunderstorm accompanied by hail at some places of Gandaki, Lumbini, Karnali and Sudurpaschim provinces.TAG_OPEN_p_8

Moderate snowfall is predicted at some places of the high hilly and mountainous region throughout the country on Friday night.TAG_OPEN_p_7 Meteorologists have advised people to take special care of their health as the effect of cloudy weather will increase the cold.

Rainfall and snowfall can affect normal life, tourism, health, air and road transport, so it is necessary to remain alert.TAG_OPEN_p_6 Meteorologists said that snowfall and rain will also be beneficial for agriculture. Agricultural experts believe that this rain and snowfall after a long drought will have a positive impact on crops.

This rainy event on January 22 has also been taken as the first Maghe rain of this year’s winter.TAG_OPEN_p_5 The weather is expected to improve slightly on Saturday, but the effects of the clouds will continue across the country.