Kathmandu, Jan. 20 -- Districts of Sudurpaschim, Karnali, Lumbini, Gandaki, and parts of Bagmati province are most likely to see light rainfall from Friday, as western disturbances originating in the Mediterranean Sea are affecting the ongoing weather system.

According to the Meteorological Forecasting Division under the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology, the rainfall will bring some relief from dust pollution.

"We are still monitoring the situation and will issue a statement on weather developments," said David Dhakal, a meteorologist at the division. "Light rainfall will occur in the western parts of Kathmandu from Friday."

The department had earlier forecast a hot and dry winter (from December 1 to February 28), with both maxi...