Climate - Khabar Butwal

No Significant Weather System Affecting Nepal

The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has stated that no significant weather system is currently affecting the country. According to the Department, partly cloudy conditions are expected this afternoon over the hilly regions of Koshi and Gandaki Provinces, while the rest of the country will experience mainly clear weather. Similarly, tonight, most parts of the country are likely to remain generally clear, with partly cloudy conditions in some areas.

Weather Remains Generally Clear Across Nepal

The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has stated that there is currently no significant weather system affecting the country. At present, the hilly and mountainous areas of Koshi Province, Bagmati Province, Gandaki Province, and Karnali Province are experiencing partly cloudy conditions, while the rest of the country remains mostly clear. This afternoon, the weather will remain partly cloudy in the hilly regions of Koshi and Gandaki Provinces, and mostly clear in other areas. Tonight, partly cloudy conditions are expected in the hilly regions of Gandaki Province, with mostly clear skies elsewhere, according to the Department.

Weather Update: Mostly Clear Skies Across the Country

The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has reported that there is currently no significant weather system affecting the country, resulting in mostly clear weather conditions nationwide. According to the Department, partly cloudy conditions are expected this afternoon in the hilly regions of Koshi Province and Gandaki Province, while the rest of the country will experience mainly clear skies. There is also a possibility of light rain or snowfall at one or two places in the mountainous areas of Koshi and Gandaki Provinces.

Partial Influence of Western Low-Pressure System in Nepal’s Western Region

The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has reported a partial influence of a western low-pressure system over the western region of Nepal. Due to this influence, partly cloudy conditions are prevailing in the hilly areas of Bagmati, Gandaki, Karnali, and Sudurpashchim provinces, while the weather remains mostly clear in the rest of the country. Afternoon Forecast:This afternoon, partly cloudy skies are expected in the hilly regions, with mostly clear weather elsewhere. Light rain accompanied by snowfall is likely at one or two places in the hilly areas of Koshi, Gandaki, and Karnali provinces. Night Forecast:Tonight, partly cloudy conditions are expected…

Partial Influence of Western Wind Across Nepal, Light Rain and Snow Expected in Some Hilly Areas

The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has reported that Nepal is currently experiencing a partial influence of the western wind system. At present, skies are generally cloudy in Koshi, Bagmati, and Gandaki Provinces, while the rest of the country has partly cloudy conditions. According to the department, light rain is occurring in a few places of Bagmati and Gandaki Provinces, and in one or two areas of Koshi Province. This afternoon, partly cloudy skies are expected over the hilly regions of the country, while the weather will remain mostly clear elsewhere. There is a chance of light rain or snowfall…

Sundarharaicha Records 252.4 mm Rainfall, Heaviest in Nepal Due to Cyclone “Motha”

Following widespread cloud cover caused by Cyclone “Motha”, Sundarharaicha in Morang district recorded the heaviest rainfall in the country on Friday, measuring 252.4 millimeters, according to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology. Department spokesperson Dinkar Kayastha said this was an extremely heavy downpour, adding that rainfall continues in eastern Nepal and residents have been urged to take necessary precautions. In the past 24 hours, Jhapa received 175 mm of rainfall, while Ilam recorded 158 mm. Likewise, as of 10:45 p.m. on Friday, Gorkha had recorded 190 mm of rainfall. Other notable rainfall measurements included: Saptari: 156 mm Udayapur: 102 mm…

Heavy Rain Likely from Thursday Night After a Day of Moderate Rainfall

Moderate rainfall throughout Thursday is expected to intensify into heavy rain by Thursday night, according to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM). Meteorologist Sanjeev Adhikari stated that around 40 millimeters of rainfall was recorded in the past 24 hours. “This amount is considered moderate rainfall. Once it reaches 50 millimeters, it is classified as heavy rainfall,” he explained, adding that heavy rain is likely from tonight onward. Adhikari said that moderate rain was recorded throughout the day in Bagmati, Koshi, and Madhes Provinces, with scattered showers in Gandaki and Lumbini. In the high Himalayan regions of Gandaki and Bagmati,…

Cloud Seeding in Delhi Postponed Due to Lack of Moisture

The planned cloud seeding operation in India’s national capital, Delhi, scheduled for Wednesday, was postponed due to insufficient atmospheric moisture, officials from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur confirmed. Cloud seeding is an advanced weather modification technique that involves dispersing selected particles such as silver iodide or sodium chloride into clouds via aircraft or other means to induce or enhance rainfall. In an official statement, IIT Kanpur said: “This process is highly dependent on favorable atmospheric conditions. Since the humidity level was only around 15–20 percent, we could not induce rainfall yesterday. However, the experiment provided valuable scientific insights.”…

Powerful Cyclone ‘Mokha’ Impacts Nepal, Heavy Rain and Snowfall Forecast for Three Days

The powerful cyclone ‘Montha’, formed over the Bay of Bengal, has begun affecting Nepal. The cyclone, which developed over the Arabian Sea and moved inland, has already caused early snowfall in Nepal’s Himalayan region in the month of Kartik, according to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology. The department stated that this cyclone is stronger than previous ones and its impact will continue in Nepal for the next three days (until Saturday). The cyclone made landfall in Andhra Pradesh, India, and later turned into a strong low-pressure system. From Wednesday, its effects started entering Nepal, bringing continuous rainfall and snow.…

Heavy Snowfall and Rainfall Forecast from Thursday, Authority Issues Alert

The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has forecast heavy snowfall and heavy rainfall in various parts of the country starting tomorrow, Kartik 13 (Thursday), and the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA) has urged the public to take precautions. Issuing a notice on Wednesday, the department stated that from Thursday morning to Friday morning, heavy snowfall is likely at one or two places in the high hilly and Himalayan regions of Koshi, Bagmati, and Gandaki Provinces. Similarly, heavy rainfall is expected at one or two places in Koshi, Madhesh, Bagmati, and Lumbini Provinces, and the public has been…