Nepal’s Summer Sizzler: Mercury Rising as Heatwave Sweeps the Nation
Extreme heat is affecting lives across the country for the past two days, and for those who are expecting precipitation, there is no good news, as meteorologists have predicted the country has no chance of receiving rains for another three days.
In a few days, the monsoon season will start, but the country is currently reeling under extreme heat. A few days ago, the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM) forecast a possibility of less rainfall in the coming rainy season, except for some areas in the eastern hills and the Terai.
According to Sanjeev Adhikari, a senior meteorologist at the Meteorological Forecast Division, the temperature of the Kathmandu Valley reached 32 degrees Celsius on Wednesday. There will be no chance of rainfall for another three days, so the temperature is likely to increase further, he added.
“The western disturbance and local system are not strong enough to bring showers to the country. However, a few hilly areas are experiencing light isolated rainfall in the evening,” Adhikary added.
“Many districts in the Terai region are already witnessing rising temperatures. Most of the Terai districts recorded temperatures above 40 degrees Celsius, but we have not officially declared a heatwave,” he said. He requested people to take precautions to avoid heat-related problems.
The department has also announced the weather forecast for this year’s monsoon period (June 1 to September 30) and predicted a possibility of low rainfall in most areas.
extreme heat, which reached above 40 degrees Celsius on Tuesday and Wednesday.
The locals in this area have been unable to sleep well since Monday night. The scorching sun throughout the day makes the nights very hot.
The number of people walking in the streets and markets has also decreased due to the heat. However, fruit sellers are making profits as the consumption of fruits like watermelons, papaya, and other refreshments has increased.
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