Rainfall Across Nepal, Snowfall in Higher Elevations Reported

Today, widespread rainfall has been recorded across various regions of Nepal, accompanied by thunder and lightning. Saroj Pudasaini, a meteorologist from the Weather Forecast Division of the Department of Water and Meteorology, reported light to moderate rain in several districts, including Sindhupalchok, Makwanpur, Sindhuli, and the Madhes and Koshi provinces, as well as the Kathmandu Valley in Bagmati Province.

Over the past 12 hours, significant rainfall has been observed in various areas, with Rajaraiyan in Makwanpur receiving 14.6 mm, Churemai in Sarlahi receiving 31.8 mm, and Sindhuli receiving 30.2 mm. Other recorded rainfall amounts include 13.6 mm in Lele, Lalitpur, 10.4 mm in Dhapdyam, Kathmandu, and 7.4 mm at Tribhuvan International Airport.

Meteorologist Pudasaini noted light snowfall in the high hilly and Himalayan districts of Koshi, Gandaki, and Bagmati provinces. He remarked on the drop in temperature coinciding with rainfall in Kathmandu, while snowfall persists in the Himalayan and hilly areas. Pudasaini anticipates weather improvement by Friday.

In Kathmandu, the weather is forecasted to remain changeable throughout the day, with intermittent rainfall. The current air temperature in Kathmandu stands at 12 degrees Celsius, with visibility measured at five kilometers. Maximum temperatures are expected to range between 21 and 23 degrees Celsius.

As weather conditions fluctuate across the country, authorities advise residents to stay updated on weather forecasts and take necessary precautions to ensure safety during inclement weather.