Weather Forecast: Extreme Heat in Terai, Rain in Mountains

Kathmandu. The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has issued a weather forecast for Wednesday, indicating significant variations in weather across the country.

This afternoon, most parts of the Terai will experience extreme heat and sultry conditions, while many cities in the hilly and mountainous regions are likely to receive rain with thunderstorms and lightning.

According to the forecast, temperatures will remain high in Terai cities today. Bhairahawa is expected to record the country's highest maximum temperature today, ranging from 38 to 40 degrees Celsius, although there will be partial cloud cover in the sky there.

Similarly, the maximum temperature in Dhangadhi and Janakpur will reach 37 to 39 degrees Celsius, while Nepalgunj, Simara, and Biratnagar will have temperatures between 36 to 38 degrees Celsius. These cities, experiencing extreme heat, have been specifically mentioned as 'hot days' in the weather forecast report.

Conversely, cities in the hilly and mountainous regions will experience light to moderate rain with thunderstorms and lightning this afternoon. Dadeldhura, Dipayal, Birendranagar, Jumla, Kathmandu, Okhaldhunga, Jomsom, and Jiri will receive light rain. Pokhara, Dhankuta, and Taplejung are likely to experience moderate rain with thunderstorms and lightning.

The probability of rain is highest in Taplejung at 40 percent, while other rain-prone cities have a 20 to 30 percent chance. The federal capital Kathmandu will have a maximum temperature of 29 to 31 degrees Celsius with a 20 percent chance of rain. Dang's Ghorahi will have partial cloud cover, while Sunsari's Dharan will have mainly clear weather in the afternoon.

Looking at the night weather, most Terai cities will have mainly clear skies or partial cloud cover. However, Jumla, Pokhara, Biratnagar, Jomsom, Jiri, and Taplejung are predicted to continue experiencing light rain with thunderstorms and lightning at night.

During the night, the minimum temperature in Jumla and Jomsom will drop to as low as 9 to 11 degrees Celsius, while in cities like Bhairahawa and Biratnagar, the temperature will remain around 26 to 28 degrees Celsius even at night, making it feel warm.