Heavy Rainfall Hits Parts of Nepal as Terai Faces Rising Temperatures

Kathmandu. Due to the partial influence of western and local winds, various districts across the country experienced rainfall on Saturday. Khotang and Udayapur recorded heavy rainfall within a 12-hour period.

According to records from the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology at 9:30 PM, the Bhainse Lamidanda station in Khotang recorded 75.2 millimeters of rain, while Gadi in Udayapur recorded 49.6 millimeters over the last 12 hours. Rainfall was also reported in 35 other districts.

The department stated that Dhankuta received 30.8 mm, Kaski 23.6 mm, Parbat 19 mm, Lalitpur 20.6 mm, and Kavre 16.2 mm of rainfall. Many other locations experienced light rain.

Rising Temperatures in Terai

Meanwhile, the department reported that temperatures are rising in the Terai region. Meteorologist Saroj Pudasaini noted that while high hilly and mountainous regions are experiencing rain, the Terai region is facing increasing heat, a trend expected to continue for a few more days.

According to the department's data, the highest maximum temperatures recorded today were 39 degrees Celsius in Nepalgunj, 38.8 degrees in Dipayal, and 38.2 degrees in Dhangadhi. The maximum temperature in Kathmandu was 28.4 degrees.

On Baisakh 6, the weather is expected to be generally cloudy in the hilly and mountainous regions, including Koshi Province, with partial cloud cover in the Terai. There is a possibility of light rain and snowfall accompanied by thunder and lightning in a few places in the hilly and mountainous regions of Koshi, Bagmati, Gandaki, and Lumbini provinces, as well as one or two places in the mountainous regions of Karnali and Sudurpashchim provinces.

The bulletin issued by the department on Saturday evening mentioned that hot weather conditions are likely in the Terai regions of Madhesh, Bagmati, Gandaki, Lumbini, and Sudurpashchim provinces, as well as some other areas.