Rainy spell to persist until Ghatasthapana
Summary
Rain is expected to continue across Nepal for the next week, with heavier precipitation likely over the coming days before easing near Ghatasthapana. Meteorologist Binod Pokharel said several provinces have already recorded rain and warned trekkers and farmers to follow daily forecasts closely.
Key Points
- Rainfall is expected to intensify from Sunday and remain widespread through Tuesday across many parts of Nepal.
- The Meteorological Forecasting Division reported the heaviest one-hour rainfall in Chandragadhi, Jhapa, while Dhakeri in Banke received more than 70 millimetres in two hours.
- Meteorologist Binod Pokharel attributed the rain to a weak westerly system, upper atmospheric circulation and moisture coming from the Mediterranean, Bay of Bengal and Arabian Sea.
- He advised people planning treks or paddy harvests to monitor daily weather forecasts as rain is likely to continue, though it may ease by Ghatasthapana.
