Monsoon withdrawal expected to be delayed this year

Summary

The monsoon in Nepal, which arrived early in May, is expected to be prolonged this year, with very heavy rains forecasted over the weekend.

Key Points
  • The monsoon arrived in Nepal on May 28, 15 days earlier than usual.
  • Monsoon spread nationwide by June 20.
  • Monsoon became active again from October 2 despite being in its late phase.
  • Very heavy rains are expected over the next few days due to monsoon and local weather patterns.
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