Westerly wind likely to cause rain, snowfall

KATHMANDU, Jan 20: The westerly wind is likely to cause general changes in weather systems across the country for three days and also bring light rainfall in some mountainous areas and snowfall in the high hills and Himalayan region. According to the Meteorological Forecasting Division at the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology, Kathmandu has witnessed a fall in mercury with a foggy sky since early this morning. Light rain has also occurred this morning. The Division has urged one and all to adopt necessary alert measures as the temperature is likely to drop further with the chances of rainfall and snowfall. Kathmandu’s maximum temperature was recorded at 5.2 degrees Celsius and the minimum was at 1.8 degrees Celsius as per the latest update of the division

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Taplejung experiences snowfall

The Highlands in Taplejung received snowfall coupled with rains on Monday and Tuesday.

Taplejung experiences snowfall

The Highlands in Taplejung received snowfall coupled with rains on Monday and Tuesday.

Pathibhara area sees snowfall

Taplejung's popular Pathibhara area has witnessed snowfall twice in the session.

Pathibhara area sees snowfall

Taplejung's popular Pathibhara area has witnessed snowfall twice in the session.

Delayed snowfall affects production

The delayed snowfall cannot contribute to an increase in production because it does not dampen the earth's surface.

Delayed snowfall affects production

The delayed snowfall cannot contribute to an increase in production because it does not dampen the earth's surface.

Humla's Simikot airport inaccessible due to heavy snowfall

Heavy snowfall last Thursday and Friday have disrupted air services in Simikot.

Heavy snowfall in Humla

HUMLA, Jan 9: Humla, a mountainous district, has received heavy snowfall since Friday evening. Simkot, the district headquarters of Humla, has been largely hit by heavy  snowfall. Human mobility has been completely disrupted.  The temperature has dropped drastically below minus 12 degrees Celsius. Chapal Lama, a local of Tumkot, shared that up to four feet of snow has accumulated  in Malimi, Muchul and other areas of Namkha Municipality.  As a result, even the drinking water and the river water have frozen.  Usually busy with people, Simkot is now deserted due to extreme cold and snow. Assistant Chief District Officer Dasharath Rai shared that daily life has been largely hit by the snowfall and cold.

Kathmandu drizzles; snowfall in Chandragiri

Chandragiri hill, one of the prime tourists destinations of Kathmandu Valley, has witnessed snowfall this morning.

Kathmandu drizzles; snowfall in Chandragiri

Chandragiri hill, one of the prime tourists destinations of Kathmandu Valley, has witnessed snowfall this morning.