Nepal, Oct. 23 -- Rainfall and snowfall are likely in various parts of the country towards the end of the coming week due to a low-pressure system developing in the Bay of Bengal, according to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology.

Department meteorologist Rajan Maharjan said westerly winds would have a partial influence during the early and middle parts of the week, while the effects of the low-pressure system were likely to become more noticeable towards the end of the week.

Moderate snowfall is likely in many places in the mountainous regions of Koshi, Bagmati and Gandaki provinces. Some areas of these provinces may experience heavy snowfall, with very heavy snowfall possible at one or two locations, Maharjan said.

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