Rainfall Reported in Kathmandu and Various Districts Across the Country
Summary
- Rainfall has occurred in Kathmandu and several other districts due to partial influence of western and local winds.
- In the last hour, Jhapa recorded the highest rainfall with 9.4 millimeters.
- The Meteorological Department has forecasted light rain accompanied by thunder and lightning, as well as possible snowfall, in Koshi, Bagmati, Gandaki, Karnali, and Sudurpashchim provinces.
March 23, Kathmandu: Due to the partial influence of western and local winds, rainfall has been observed today in Kathmandu and several other districts.
Kathmandu received 1.2 millimeters of rain in the last hour, with light rain also reported in other districts. According to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology, some areas have experienced hail, snowfall, and strong winds.
Data from various rainfall measurement centers shows that in the recent hour, the highest rainfall of 9.4 millimeters was recorded in Jhapa. Additionally, light rain was reported in Taplejung, Bhojpur, Nuwakot, Lamjung, Gorkha, Kaski, and Kalikot. In the past three hours, Tanahun recorded 24.6 millimeters and Jhapa 12.2 millimeters of rainfall.
According to Dayankar Kayastha, Information Officer at the Meteorological Department, the hill and mountainous regions, including Koshi Province, generally have cloudy skies, while other areas are partly cloudy.
The department’s bulletin issued at 6:00 PM today states that some locations in Koshi, Bagmati, Gandaki, Karnali, and Sudurpashchim provinces are experiencing light rain or snowfall accompanied by thunder and lightning.
The department further expects mostly cloudy conditions on Wednesday in the hill and mountain regions of Koshi, Bagmati, Gandaki, and Lumbini provinces, whereas partly cloudy conditions will prevail in other hill and mountainous areas. The Terai region is expected to remain mostly clear.
There is a chance of light rain or snowfall accompanied by thunder and lightning in some hilly and mountainous areas of Koshi and Gandaki provinces and one or two locations in other provinces.