Kathmandu Valley shivers with lowest temperature of the year

KATHMANDU: Kathmandu Valley is currently in the icy grip of winter, experiencing its coldest day of the year so far, according to Meteorological Forecasting Division.

The mercury dipped to a bone-chilling 3.7 degrees Celsius at 5:45 am, marking a new record low for this winter season.

The division's forecast for today predicts a maximum temperature ranging between 16 and 18 degrees in Kathmandu Valley.

Over the past few days, the Valley has been on a cold streak, witnessing a steady decline in temperatures. Thursday saw a minimum temperature of 4.5 degrees Celsius, coupled with a maximum temperature of 17.2 degrees Celsius, as reported by the Weather Forecasting Division.

In meteorological terms, the lowest temperature within a 24-hour period is referred to as the minimum temperature, measured by 8:45 am. Meanwhile, the highest temperature is termed the maximum temperature, gauged by 5:45 pm.

Besides, the weather of the Kathmandu Valley today is expected to be partly cloudy to generally clear. This suggests that while a few clouds may linger, the sun is expected to break through the winter haze.