KATHMANDU, MAY 30 Widespread rainfall over the past two days has lowered temperatures across the country as cloudy weather persisted nationwide. According to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM), Thori in Parsa district recorded 191.2 mm rainfall in the last 24 hours, nearing the threshold for extremely heavy rainfall. Several areas of Makwanpur, including Bhorleni, Gadhi and Rajaiya, also witnessed heavy rainfall with more than 50 mm precipitation, while Banke recorded 48 mm rainfall, close to the heavy rainfall category. The DHM said rainfall was also recorded in Kanchanpur, Doti, Nawalparasi Purba and Rupandehi districts. Meteorologist Saroj Pudasaini said cloudy conditions are likely to continue across the Tarai belt until Tuesday, providing relief from the recent heat wave. He added that some places could receive further heavy rainfall during the period. As the country is currently in the pre-monsoon season, the public has been urged to remain alert for thunderstorms, lightning and strong winds accompanying rainfall. According to DHM records, temperatures across the country remained below 36 degrees Celsius on Saturday. Dhangadhi recorded the highest temperature at 35.8 degrees Celsius. Chandragadhi Airport recorded 34.4 degrees Celsius, Janakpur 33 degrees Celsius, Dharan 33.7 degrees Celsius, Biratnagar 33.2 degrees Celsius, Bhairahawa 34 degrees Celsius and Nepalgunj 33.9 degrees Celsius. Kathmandu's maximum temperature stood at 25.3 degrees Celsius, significantly lower compared to earlier this year when the capital recorded around 30 degrees Celsius. Several districts, including Nepalgunj, had recently experienced temperatures exceeding 41 degrees Celsius during the heat wave period. (With inputs from RSS)