Weather Forecast: Extreme Heat in Western Plains, Thunderstorms in Eastern Hills
Summary
Extreme heat and a potential heatwave are expected in the western Terai and hilly areas of Nepal, while thunderstorms and rain are forecast in the central and eastern hilly regions including Kathmandu and Pokhara.
Key Points
- Extreme heat and a heatwave are expected in the western Terai regions including Dipayal, Dhangadhi, Nepalgunj, and Birendranagar today.
- Thunderstorms and lightning with moderate rain are forecast in the central and eastern hilly regions such as Kathmandu, Pokhara, Okhaldhunga, Dhankuta, Jiri, and Taplejung.
- Temperatures in western Terai cities will reach up to 41 degrees Celsius while Kathmandu will see temperatures between 29 and 31 degrees Celsius.
- Eastern Terai cities including Biratnagar and Dharan will experience light to moderate rain with a chance of thunderstorms today.
