Winter rainfall across the country

Nabinbabu Gurung

Kathmandu, Dec 29

There has been rainfall in most parts of the country including the Kathmandu Valley on Wednesday.

The whole country has been reciving precipitation including snowfall at higher altitudes due to the low pressure system, according to the Meteorological Forecasting Division. The wintern rain can continue until Thursday morning, according to meteorologist Ganga Nagarkoti.

There is chance of rainfall starting again after stopping for a brief period Wednesday afternoon. Nagarkoti said the mercury level can fall to the lowest level recorded this year once the cloud clears after rainfall stops.

There is also chance of mild and heavy snowfall at high hills and mountains of the country.

Chandragiri hill in the Valley has receved first snowfall of the year Wednesday morning after persistent drizzle since the night.

Mountaineering, aviation and normal life can be affected due to the current weather conditions, according to the division.