Monsoon brings rain to hills, Terai heat climbs to 36°C
Summary
Heavy rain is forecast in hilly and Terai areas of several provinces as temperatures in southern cities climb to 36°C. Kathmandu is expected to stay cooler with a chance of rain, while monsoon winds continue to affect the country.
Key Points
- The Meteorological Forecasting Division has predicted moderate rain with thunder and lightning across much of Nepal on Thursday.
- Heavy rainfall is possible in parts of the hills and Terai of Madhesh, Bagmati, Gandaki and Lumbini provinces.
- Southern cities including Simara, Nepalgunj, Dhangadi and Biratnagar may see temperatures rise to 33–36°C.
- Kathmandu is expected to remain cooler at 27–29°C, with about a 40% chance of rain.
