Record pre-monsoon rains soak Nepal while monsoon drought threatens

english.onlinekhabar.com · 1 week ago

Nepal is experiencing unusually heavy pre-monsoon rains due to active western disturbances, local wind systems, and moisture from the Bay of Bengal, with Kathmandu receiving nearly three times its normal rainfall. While beneficial for agriculture and fire prevention, the rains have damaged crops and hindered harvests. Meteorologists forecast a potential monsoon drought with below-average rainfall and above-average heat, attributed to El Niño conditions, raising concerns about erratic weather patterns linked to climate change.