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Heavy rain and thunderstorms are forecast in several parts of Nepal on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, according to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology. The Himalayan Times published the forecast at 10:24 am Nepal time. Heavy rainfall is possible at one or two places in the hill and Terai areas of Lumbini and Sudurpashchim, and in the hill areas of Bagmati, Gandaki and Karnali. The wording describes localised risk, not continuous heavy rain across every district in those provinces.
During the day, the Himalayan and hill regions are expected to remain generally cloudy. The Terai areas of Bagmati, Gandaki, Lumbini and Sudurpashchim are also expected to be generally cloudy, while the remaining Terai areas should be partly cloudy. Moderate rain with thunder, lightning, windstorms and hail is possible at a few places in the Himalayan region and at some places in the hills. Similar conditions may affect parts of the Terai, especially in Lumbini and Sudurpashchim.
The night forecast shifts the emphasis westward. Sudurpashchim and the Himalayan and hill regions are expected to remain generally cloudy, while the Terai should be partly cloudy. Light rain or snowfall with thunder and lightning is possible at one or two Himalayan locations. Moderate rain is expected at a few hill locations in Karnali and Sudurpashchim, and at isolated hill locations in Koshi, Bagmati, Gandaki and Lumbini. Mist or fog may form in the Terai during the morning hours.
City forecasts show different local conditions within the national outlook. Kathmandu Valley is forecast to receive moderate rain with thundershowers, with daytime temperatures of about 25 to 27 degrees Celsius and night temperatures of 16 to 18 degrees. Pokhara is also forecast to receive moderate rain with thundershowers, with a daytime maximum around 27 to 29 degrees. Bhairahawa, Simara, Biratnagar, Dharan and Janakpur are expected to be warmer, while Jomsom should remain cooler and generally cloudy.
DHM says the country is under the combined influence of a westerly low pressure system and monsoon winds. Its official website displayed the October 7 forecast and public weather channels. For extreme weather and flood information, the department directs callers to the toll free number 1155. Pressing 1 provides weather forecast information and pressing 2 provides flood early warning information. People should note the issue time and location of a bulletin because forecasts can change during the day.
The outlook is relevant to festival travel, road repair, farming and outdoor events, but it should be communicated without implying that every area faces the same severity. A forecast of heavy rain at one or two places is a warning of localised potential. Travellers should check road notices and the most recent local forecast before departure, especially on hill routes. Farmers protecting harvested paddy may need to consider covered storage and drying plans, while outdoor organisers should have a safe response to lightning and wind.
This is a time limited October 7 weather update, not a forecast for the rest of the week. The verified points are that heavy rain is possible in selected locations across five provinces, thunderstorms may affect wider areas, and fog may reduce morning visibility in parts of the Terai. Later observations can differ from the morning bulletin, so the DHM website and 1155 service remain the appropriate sources for the latest conditions. The article will expire from the current feed after October 7 because weather information becomes obsolete quickly.
Source publication date: 2026-10-07. Event or reporting period: 2026-10-07.
Sources:The Himalayan Times · Department of Hydrology and Meteorology
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