Kathmandu, July 15 -- Most parts of the country are expected to remain generally cloudy on Tuesday, with widespread rain forecast across the hills and some parts of the Tarai, the Meteorological Forecasting Division said.

According to the Division, light to moderate rainfall accompanied by thunder and lightning is likely in several hilly areas of Koshi, Bagmati, Gandaki, and Lumbini provinces during the day. Isolated parts of the remaining provinces could also see brief showers. One or two locations in Koshi, Bagmati, Gandaki, and Lumbini provinces may experience heavy rain.

The Division has also forecast light to moderate rain or snowfall in some high-hill and mountainous regions.

Rain is likely to continue into the night, with most p...