Light rain forecast for western and central Nepal from Friday
Summary
Light rainfall is forecast from Friday in western and central Nepal, providing relief from dust pollution amid a prolonged dry spell and rising temperatures linked to climate change.
Key Points
- Light rainfall is expected from Friday in several districts of western and central Nepal, including parts of Kathmandu.
- The current dry spell has caused worsening air pollution and unseasonably high temperatures during winter.
- Nepal is experiencing rising maximum temperatures at a faster rate than minimum temperatures, exacerbating climate vulnerability.
- Mountainous regions will see snowfall starting Friday, but much of the country will remain dry, prolonging drought impacts on agriculture and air quality.
