Monsoon set to drench much of Nepal tonight
Summary
The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology forecasts heavy to very heavy monsoon rainfall across many parts of Nepal tonight, especially in hilly districts and major cities like Kathmandu and Pokhara.
Key Points
- The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology predicts heavy to very heavy rainfall in hilly districts of Koshi, Bagmati, and Gandaki provinces tonight.
- Monsoon trough is currently north of normal but expected to shift nearer to Nepal in coming days.
- Moderate to heavy rain with thunderstorms likely in major cities including Kathmandu, Pokhara, Biratnagar, Janakpur, and others.
- Temperatures will range between 27–29°C in Kathmandu and 34–36°C in Nepalgunj during this period.
