Pre-monsoon season begins in Nepal

Kathmandu, March 2 — The pre-monsoon season has begun this year. The pre-monsoon period starts after the winter season ends, signaling the onset of pre-monsoon in Nepal.

According to senior meteorologist Prativa Manandhar, the three-month pre-monsoon period will bring higher temperatures across the country, along with thunderstorms, lightning, and rainfall.

 She explained, “We refer to March, April, and May as the pre-monsoon period,” and added, “After the start of the pre-monsoon from March 1, local systems will suddenly cause clouds to form in the evening, leading to thunderstorms, lightning, and rain.”

She mentioned that temperatures will gradually increase in both maximum and minimum ranges. The onset of the pre-monsoon is marked by the influence of local winds right after the end of winter, according to Manandhar.

She further stated that the pre-monsoon will affect the weather in the hilly areas of the country, particularly in the afternoon and evening.

During the pre-monsoon period, sunny weather is expected during the day, with occasional rain in some hilly areas during the afternoon and evening.

In terms of temperatures, Janakpur will have the highest temperature, expected to reach 32°C, according to the Meteorological Forecasting Division.

The minimum temperature there will be 30°C. In Biratnagar, temperatures are expected to range between 29°C and 31°C.

The temperature in Dharan will range from 28°C to 30°C, while in Kathmandu, temperatures will range from 22°C to 24°C. The lowest temperature will be recorded in Jumla, where the temperature could drop to minus 1°C tonight.

According to the forecast, no rainfall is expected in any city today.