KATHMANDU: Denizens of Kathmandu Valley experienced a rather chilly day today with the mercury plummeting to 0.9 degrees Celsius, the lowest temperature in the valley so far this year. The temperature in the valley was recorded at 2.9°C, on Wednesday.

According to Meteorological Forecasting Division (MFD), the mercury may drop below zero this year if the westerly winds have an impact again.

The MFD has urged people in the Tarai region to adopt safety measures to keep away from biting cold as the temperature has continued plunging with thick fogs blanketing the region.

The temperature has plunged throughout the country. Today the minimum temperature in Jumla has been recorded at -7.0°C while Dipayal has recorded 3.5°C, Dadeldhura 1.7°C, Dhangadhi 8.2°C, Birendranagar 2.0°C, Nepalgunj 8.5°C, Pokhara 6.0°C, Bhairawa 10.6°C, Simara 10.0°C, Okhaldhunga 3.5°C, Taplejung 4.4°C, Dhankuta 5.9°C, and Biratnagar 7.8°C.