Pre-monsoon shadows loom over Kathmandu Valley (shot of the week)
Summary
Thick black clouds gathered over Kathmandu Valley as Nepal experiences an intense pre-monsoon season with frequent rain and storms.
Key Points
- Nepal is experiencing an unusually active pre-monsoon season with frequent clouds, rainfall, thunderstorms, and strong winds.
- By May 7, Nepal received 204.9 millimeters of rainfall, nearly 89.5% of the average precipitation expected in pre-monsoon period.
- The pre-monsoon season in Nepal lasts across March, April, and May before the full monsoon arrives.
- Shifting western and local winds combined with moisture from the Bay of Bengal and Arabian Sea cause rapid and unpredictable weather changes.
