Kathmandu. At present, with the partial influence of the westerly wind in the country, the impact of cyclone ‘Arnab’, which developed in the Bay of Bengal, has been felt in various parts of the country since yesterday.

According to the Meteorological Forecasting Division, the weather will be generally cloudy throughout the country today. Light rain is taking place in the hilly areas of Koshi and Bagmati provinces, and at some places of the Tarai and Madhes provinces.

According to the Meteorological Forecasting Division, there will be generally cloudy in most parts of the country towards the afternoon while light rain and snowfall will occur at many places of Koshi, Madhes, Bagmati, Gandaki and Lumbini provinces and at many places of the mountainous region of Karnali and Sudurpaschim provinces. Rainfall is also likely to occur in Karnali and Sudurpaschim provinces.

Thunderstorm is likely to occur at some places in the Tarai region of Madhes, Bagmati, Gandaki and Lumbini provinces. There is also the possibility of heavy rain and snowfall at some places of Koshi, Madhes, Bagmati, Gandaki and Lumbini provinces and at one or two places of mountainous and hilly areas of Karnali and Sudurpaschim provinces.

Similarly, there is a possibility of moderate rain and snowfall with thunder and lightning in most parts of the country tonight. The Division has predicted heavy rain and snowfall in some places.

Moderate rain and snowfall is likely to occur at most places of the country today and tomorrow, while heavy rain and snowfall is likely at some places of Koshi, Madhes, Bagmati and Gandaki provinces. Heavy rain and snowfall is also predicted at some places of the mountainous and hilly regions of Lumbini, Karnali and Sudurpaschim provinces.

The Division has urged the tourists not to go to the high mountainous areas as there is a risk of heavy snowfall, snowstorm and avalanche in the high hilly and mountainous areas due to possible rainfall. The tourists who have already reached such areas have been requested to stay in safe places until the weather becomes favourable.

The Division has urged the general public and bodies to adopt precaution and make preparations as cold may increase with the rainfall, and the occurrence of landslide taking place at risky places and on the roadsides and affecting daily life including road and air transport.