Key Takeaways:
- Monsoon withdrew from Nepal on October 14
- Withdrawal occurred 12 days later than the average date
- Rain snowfall and thunderstorms still possible in some regions
- Westerly weather systems expected to influence conditions further
The monsoon has withdrawn from all parts of Nepal, 12 days later than its average withdrawal date, the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM) said.
According to the department's Monsoon Withdrawal Bulletin-2, issued on Wednesday, the monsoon had begun withdrawing from parts of Sudurpashchim, Karnali, western Lumbini and western Gandaki provinces on October 3. It completed its withdrawal from the entire country on October 14.
The average date for monsoon withdrawal from Nepal is October 2.
Despite the monsoon's departure, the department has warned that local and westerly winds may continue to influence weather conditions and urged the public and concerned agencies to follow the latest weather updates.
Rain and snowfall likely in some areas
Meanwhile, the department's 24-hour forecast issued at 8am on Thursday said the Himalayan regions would remain generally cloudy, with generally cloudy conditions also expected in the hilly regions of Gandaki, Lumbini, Karnali and Sudurpashchim provinces.
The hilly regions of Koshi and Bagmati provinces are expected to see partly cloudy conditions. The Terai regions of Lumbini and Sudurpashchim are also likely to remain partly cloudy, while most other Terai areas will have mainly clear weather.
Moderate rain or snowfall accompanied by thunder and lightning is likely at a few places in the Himalayan region and at one or two places in the hills of Gandaki, Lumbini, Karnali and Sudurpashchim. Light rain or snowfall with thunder and lightning is also possible at one or two places in the Himalayan and hilly regions of Koshi and Bagmati.
The country is currently under the partial influence of westerly winds, with a westerly low-pressure system expected to continue affecting weather conditions on Thursday and Friday.
Fog likely in parts of the Terai
For Thursday night, the Himalayan regions are expected to remain generally cloudy, while the hills will see partly cloudy conditions. Light rain or snowfall is possible at one or two places in the Himalayan region.
Morning fog is likely in some areas of the Terai in Bagmati, Gandaki, Lumbini and Sudurpashchim provinces.
Kathmandu is forecast to have partly cloudy weather, with a maximum temperature of 25–27 degrees Celsius and a minimum of 13–15 degrees. Pokhara may experience light rain with thunderstorms, with temperatures ranging from 28–30 degrees during the day to 15–17 degrees at night.
Daytime temperatures are forecast to reach 32–34 degrees in Nepalgunj, Simara, Biratnagar and Janakpur. Jumla is expected to record 21–23 degrees during the day and 4–6 degrees at night, while Jomsom may see 14–16 degrees during the day and 4–6 degrees overnight.