Monsoon Rains Continue Across Nepal, But Madhesh Gets Less Than Usual Rainfall

KATHMANDU, July 28 — Rainfall has been reported across most parts of Nepal over the past 12 hours due to moisture-laden winds coming from the Bay of Bengal. While areas from Koshi to Sudurpaschim Provinces have received rain, Madhesh and Sudurpaschim Provinces saw lighter showers compared to other regions.

Meteorologist David Dhakal from the Meteorological Forecasting Division said that the monsoon trough is currently in its average position, but the moisture-rich air from the Bay of Bengal is fueling rainfall across the country. While most provinces experienced scattered to widespread rain, only a few parts of Madhesh and Sudurpaschim saw light precipitation.

Despite ongoing drought conditions in Madhesh Province, the rainfall so far has not been enough to ease the situation. Moderate rain was recorded in Saptari district at the Rupani Rain Gauge Station, but other districts like Siraha, Sarlahi, Bara, and Rautahat only received light rain. Forecasters say rainfall may increase in Madhesh in the coming days, possibly reaching moderate levels, but it still may not be sufficient for rice planting.

The highest rainfall in the past 12 hours was recorded in Nurpu village of Sindhupalchok district, with 123.4 millimeters, according to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology.

Since Sunday night, continuous rain has been falling in Kathmandu Valley and surrounding areas. In Nuwakot, the Panse Khola Rain Gauge Station recorded 85.4 millimeters of rainfall. Within the valley, Panipokhari received 65 millimeters, Kapan 36, Sundarijal 30, Chandragiri 23, Tribhuvan International Airport 22, and Babarmahal 19.6 millimeters.

Bhaktapur recorded 18 millimeters of rainfall, while in Lalitpur, Tikathali recorded 18, Khumaltar 16.4, Lele 13.8, and Godavari 13.4 millimeters.

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