Kathmandu witnesses heavy rain

Heavy rainfall is taking place in the Kathmandu Valley and most of the parts of the country since this afternoon, thanks to the impacts of the local and westerly winds, confirmed the Meteorological Forecasting Division of the Department of the Hydrology and Meteorology.

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Inundated Kathmandu Valley: 36 persons rescued

The flood occurred in different rivers in the Kathmandu Valley following a heavy rain last night has affected normal life in the Capital City.

From Dust to Dazzle: Kathmandu Valley shines after heavy rain (Photos)

KATHMANDU: Heavy rainfall on Tuesday night led to flooding in several areas across Kathmandu Valley. Many settlements near the rivers in Kathmandu, Bhaktapur, and Lalitpur experienced inundation. However, on a positive note, the heavy rain cleared away pollution and dust, transforming the weather. The valley now boasts clear skies and fresh air, revealing its natural […]

Valley witnesses heavy rain amidst thunderstorms

KATHMANDU: A heavy rain has occurred with thunder and lightning at night in some places east of Gandaki including the Kathmandu Valley. The heavy rain has occurred in Bagmati, Bishnumati and other rivers in the Kathmandu Valley. However, the Meteorological Forecasting Division (MFD) said that the water level in any river has not reached the […]

Monsoon to remain active for two-three days

KATHMANDU, August 11: Heavy rainfall has been expected at some places on Wednesday due to the impact of monsoon wind.   According to meteorologist Sabina Shakya, heavy rain with thunder and lightning is likely at one or two places of Province 1, Province 2, Bagmati Province, Gandaki Province and Lumbini Province today as the monsoon trough draws closer to the Nepal’s southern plains.  The Meteorological Forecasting  Division says monsoon is to become active for the next two-three days, bringing light to moderate rainfall at many places of the country and heavy rain along with thunder and lightning at one or two places. The Division has predicted the risk of landslide in hilly regions due to rain and the risk of floods and seasonal floods as well, stating that the disaster might have its implication on the transport sector.  According to the latest weather bulletin, the minimum temperature of the Kathmandu Valley was measured 19.8 degrees Celsius and the maximum 29.6 degrees Celsius. Similarly, Jumla recorded the lowest 15.2 degrees Celsius today while Dipayal Silgadhi reported the highest 34.5 degrees Celsius.

Kathmandu Valley records heavy rain, some areas waterlogged

KATHMANDU, July 11: Most of the places in the Kathmandu Valley recorded heavy rain on Saturday afternoon. As an impact of the active monsoon, rain is occurring in most parts of the country at present.  According to the Meteorological Forecasting Division, light to moderate rain is occurring at many places of the country while heavy rain with thunder and lightning at a few places of Province 1, Bagmati Province, Gandaki Province, Lumbini Province and Karnali Province. Due to heavy rain on Saturday afternoon, most of the roads in and around Anamnagar, Ghattekulo, Bijulibazar, Babarmahal and some others were waterlogged.  Similarly, the areas near Dhobikhola corridor and Hanumante catchment areas in Madhyapur Thimi were inundated this afternoon.   Kathmandu witnessed 69.4 mm rain as per the latest report of the Division.  The maximum temperature of Kathmandu was measured 29.2 degree Celsius on Saturday.

Weather: Heavy rain along with thunder and lightning forecast

KATHMAMDU, July 1: The weather is generally to completely cloudy throughout the country today with most of the places experiencing light to moderate rain due to the active influence of the monsoon wind and the occurrence of the monsoon low pressure system near the Tarai region. The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology, Meteorological Forecasting Division said light to moderate rainfall is taking place at many places of Province 1, Province 2, Bagmati province and the Gandaki province at present. Heavy rainfall accompanied by thunder and lightning is taking place at one or two places of these provinces. Kathmandu Valley has been experiencing continuous light rainfall since last night. The sky is completely cloudy in the Valley.  Maximum temperature 28 degrees Celsius and minimum 22 degrees Celsius was recorded in Kathmandu today. Forecast for next three days As per the Division, the weather will be generally to completely cloudy throughout the country today with the possibility of light to moderate rainfall at many places of Province no 1, Province no 2, Bagmati province, Lumbini province and Gandaki province, and at few places of Karnali and Sudurpaschim provinces.  Similarly, heavy rainfall with thunder/lightning will likely occur in some places and much heavy rainfall at few places of Province no 1, Province no 2, Bagmati province, Lumbini province and Gandaki province. The same weather system will continue tonight as well. On Friday, it will be generally to completely cloudy with chances of light to moderate rain at many places of Province 1, Province 2, Bagmati province and Gandaki province, and at a few places of Lumbini province, Karnali province and Sudurpaschim province.  On Saturday, the weather will be generally to completely cloudy with chances of  light to moderate rainfall at many places of Province1, Province 2, Bagmati province and Gandaki province, and at a few places of Lumbini, Karnali and Sudurpaschim provinces. Likewise, heavy/ much heavy rain along with thunder and lightning is likely at a few places of Province 1, Province no 2, Bagmati province, Lumbini province and Gandaki province.

Monsoon rain likely in most parts of country today

KATHMANDU, June 26: Most parts of the country are expected to have general to cloudy weather on Saturday. Likewise, light to moderate rain is likely to continue at many places of the country, the Weather Forecasting Division has said. There are also chances of heavy rain with thunder and lightning in a few places of Province 1, Province 2, Bagmati, Gandaki and Lumbini provinces. Province 1, Province 2 and Bagmati Province are already experiencing light rainfall since Saturday morning. The weather is likely to remain generally to mostly cloudy in the country later tonight while light to moderate rain is possible at many places of the country. There are chances of heavy rain with thunder and lightning at one or two places of Province 1, Province 2 and Lumbini Province tonight, adds the Division. The temperature of Kathmandu is expected to remain at a maximum of 27.4 and minimum of 20.2 degree Celsius today.

Most parts of the country to witness rain today

KATHMANDU, June 25: The Meteorological Forecasting Division of Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has said that light to moderate rain is likely to occur across the country today.  Chances of heavy rain with thunder and lightning at one or two places of Province 1 and Bagmati Province are likely, according to the Division. At present, light to moderate rain is occurring in most of the parts of the country.   The Division said that some places of Province 1, Bagmati, Gandaki and Lumbini have witnessed light to moderate rainfall due to low pressure line of the monsoon near the southern part of the country.  The Kathmandu Valley has also received light rain from early morning today.  Likewise, generally to mostly cloudy weather is forecasted tonight in the country. Light to moderate rain is likely to occur at some places of Province 1, Province 2, Bagmati Province, Gandaki Province and Lumbini Province and at a few places of Karnali Province and Sudur Pashchim Province, the Division said. The Kathmandu Valley recorded a minimum temperature of 20 degrees Celsius and a maximum of 29 degrees Celsius today.