KATHMANDU, JUNE 14
The mid and western Tarai regions of Nepal will continue to experience hot winds and heat waves over the next few days, according to the Meteorological Forecast Department (MFD) on Friday.
The MFD reports that the western Tarai has been facing excessive heat, with temperatures soaring to 43°C on Thursday. Observations on Thursday recorded a maximum temperature of 43.8°C in Nepalgunj, 43.1°C in Dhangadhi, and 41.3°C in Dipayal. Bhairahawa also saw a high of 40.04°C.
The MFD has advised caution due to the ongoing heat wave.
Meanwhile, the country is influenced by local winds, western winds, and a partial low-pressure system originating from the surrounding area of Bihar state in India. The eastern part of Nepal is currently under the influence of the monsoon system.
Due to these influences, skies across the country will be partly cloudy to mainly fair, except for Koshi and Madesh along with the hilly regions of Bagmati and Gandaki provinces, where partly to generally cloudy conditions will prevail. This weather pattern is expected to persist throughout the day and into the night, according to the MFD.
The MFD has forecasted light to moderate rain with thunder and lightning in a few places in Koshi and the hilly regions of Bagmati and Gandaki provinces. One or two places in Madesh and the rest of the country may also experience similar weather.
