Mountaineering and air transport affected

Currently, the country is under the influence of the western low-pressure system. According to the Meteorological Department, light rain and snowfall are expected in most parts of the country due to the system.

The branch has issued warnings and advice for the next 24 hours and requested all to take necessary precautions to avoid the cold as it is on the rise across the country. It has been requested to take necessary precautions to avoid the effects of cold and snowfall as the weather system may affect the daily lives of the people including mountaineering and air transport.

There is a possibility of light to moderate rain in most places in the afternoon. Light to moderate snow is expected in most parts of the high hills and mountains. There is a possibility of light to moderate rain at night and light to moderate snowfall in many places. According to the latest details of the department, the minimum temperature in Kathmandu is 3.6 degrees Celsius and the maximum is 15.2 degrees Celsius.