Nepal Under Mixed Weather: Cloudy Skies, Rainfall, Snowfall and Heatwave Alerts Across Seven Provinces

The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM) reports that westerly and local winds are keeping the hilly and mountainous zones of Koshi, Madhesh, Bagmati, Gandaki and Lumbini provinces generally cloudy, with light to moderate rain, occasional snowfall and thunderstorms. In the past 12 hours, Lamjung recorded up to 87 mm of rain and Rolpa, Pyuthan and Kavre each exceeded 60 mm. Rainfall probability reaches 30-40 % in hill towns and 30 % in Kathmandu. Heatwave alerts place six western Terai districts on orange alert (>=40 °C) and a broader yellow alert on a dozen districts, while Saturday forecasts list Dhangadi and Nepalgunj at 39-41 °C, Dipayal at 37-39 °C and Bhairahawa at 38-40 °C.

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The DHM warns that prolonged heatwave exposure can cause fatigue, thirst, headaches, dizziness, leg cramps, fainting and muscle pain. Residents are urged to stay indoors during peak heat, wear cotton, stay hydrated and seek medical help if symptoms appear. In rain-affected districts, vigilance for flash flooding and landslides is advised.

Heatwave persists in western Terai as rain brings relief to hills

The DHM says the wind pattern will sustain cloud cover and rain across the hills while temperatures rise in the Terai. It reiterates heatwave advisories for western Terai, urges precautions, and notes that upcoming rain in Madhesh, Bagmati and Gandaki may modestly lower temperatures and improve air quality early next week.

Heatwave persists in western Terai as rain brings relief to hills

Field reports confirm heavy rain in Lamjung, Rolpa, Pyuthan and Kavre, with rapid stream rises. Residents of western Terai record temperatures near 40 °C, triggering orange-alert warnings. In the hills, Pokhara and Jomsom anticipate moderate rain and occasional snow flurries.

Heavy rain recorded in some districts today

Sources differ on precipitation intensity, calling it “moderate” in some bulletins and “light to moderate” in others. Cloud-cover terms also vary, with “partly cloudy” versus “generally cloudy.” No data are given on snowfall depth or timing of temperature declines.

Heatwave persists in western Terai as rain brings relief to hills

• “The Department has requested the general public in these areas to remain vigilant.” — Department of Hydrology and Meteorology

Heavy rain recorded in some districts today

• “The department warned that prolonged exposure to heatwave conditions can cause fatigue, excessive thirst, headaches, dizziness, leg cramps, fainting and muscle pain.” — Department of Hydrology and Meteorology

Heatwave persists in western Terai as rain brings relief to hills

• “the heat wave condition in the Tarai part of the country will be reduced from today after the rain.” — Binu Maharjan, Meteorologist, DHM

Heavy rain recorded in some districts today

• “Maximum temperatures in parts of Lumbini and Sudurpashchim Provinces could remain at or above 40 degrees Celsius over the next three days.” — DHM Heatwave Bulletin No. 2

Heatwave persists in western Terai as rain brings relief to hills

The DHM projects rain to persist across the hills for the next several days, with a modest cooling trend expected in Madhesh, Bagmati and Gandaki early next week. Heatwave alerts in western Terai will be reassessed after the rainfall, and vigilance remains essential in flood-prone districts.

Heatwave persists in western Terai as rain brings relief to hills