Sharp Rise in Temperature Across Nepal

The temperature has sharply increased across the country, causing significant discomfort, especially in the Tarai districts. The rising mercury has made daily life challenging, with residents struggling to cope with the heat.

Pratibha Manandhar, a meteorologist at the Meteorological Forecasting Division, reported that the maximum temperature in the Kathmandu Valley reached 33 degrees Celsius today. This marks a continued increase over the past few days, indicating a persistent heat trend.

Monsoon Season Approaches
While the monsoon season is still anticipated in Nepal, it has already reached India as of today. It is expected to take about a week for the monsoon to arrive in Nepal, during which temperatures are likely to rise even further. This delay in the monsoon onset is contributing to the sweltering conditions.

Record Highs in Various Regions
Other regions have also recorded soaring temperatures. Dipayal experienced a high of 36.6 degrees Celsius, Dhangadhi reached 41 degrees Celsius, Sadepani of Kailali recorded a scorching 42.5 degrees Celsius, Nepalgunj saw temperatures climb to 41.2 degrees Celsius, and Bhairahawa hit 38.6 degrees Celsius today.

Weather Conditions Across the Country
Nepal is currently experiencing the combined effects of local winds, the Westerly wind, and a partial impact from a low-pressure system centered around Bihar, India. According to the Meteorological Forecasting Division, Koshi Province and the hilly regions of the country are experiencing partly to generally cloudy weather. Meanwhile, the rest of the country is seeing partly cloudy to mainly fair conditions.

As the country braces for continued high temperatures, residents are advised to stay hydrated, avoid direct sunlight during peak hours, and take necessary precautions to protect themselves from the extreme heat.