Thori logs 191mm rain, temperatures drop nationwide

KATHMANDU: Nepal has witnessed a significant change in weather over the past two days, with widespread cloud cover and rainfall reported across various parts of the country.

The persistent showers have led to a noticeable drop in temperatures nationwide, offering relief from the recent heatwave.

According to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM), the highest rainfall recorded in the last 24 hours was in Thori of Parsa district, where 191.2 millimeters of rain was measured, approaching the threshold for very heavy rainfall.

Several areas of Makwanpur district, including Bhorleni, Gadhi, and Rajaiya, also experienced heavy rainfall exceeding 50 millimeters. Likewise, Banke district recorded 48 millimeters of rainfall, close to the heavy rainfall category.

Rainfall was also reported during the past hour in Kanchanpur, Doti, Nawalparasi West, and Rupandehi districts.

Meteorologist Saroj Pudasaini said cloudy conditions are expected to persist across the Terai region until Tuesday, helping keep temperatures lower than recent weeks.

He added that some areas may continue to experience heavy rainfall during this period.

As the country is currently in the pre-monsoon season, Pudasaini urged the public to remain cautious of thunderstorms, lightning, and strong winds that often accompany such weather systems.

Temperature records maintained by the department show that maximum temperatures across Nepal remained below 36 degrees Celsius on Saturday. Dhangadhi recorded the highest temperature of the day at 35.8 degrees Celsius.

Other major locations recorded comparatively moderate temperatures, including 34.4 degrees Celsius at Chandragadhi Airport, 33 degrees in Janakpur, 33.7 degrees in Dharan, 33.2 degrees in Biratnagar, 34 degrees in Bhairahawa, and 33.9 degrees in Nepalgunj.

Kathmandu’s maximum temperature stood at 25.3 degrees Celsius.

Earlier this year, Kathmandu had reached 30 degrees Celsius, while temperatures in Nepalgunj and several other districts had exceeded 41 degrees Celsius, highlighting the substantial cooling effect brought by the recent rainfall.