Monsoon begins retreat from Nepal
Summary
The monsoon season in Nepal has started to withdraw, beginning with Sudurpaschim and Karnali provinces as well as parts of western Lumbini and Gandaki provinces, marking the gradual end of this year’s rainy season.
Key Points
- The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology announced the monsoon has begun withdrawing from Nepal.
- Monsoon has already receded from Sudurpaschim, Karnali provinces, western Lumbini Province, and parts of Gandaki Province.
- Monsoon winds are expected to withdraw from the rest of the country within a few days.
- This year’s monsoon started on June 10 and caused above-average rainfall, leading to landslides and floods in eastern and central Nepal.
