May 31, Kathmandu – After a brief period of relief from the rain-cooled weather, people will soon have to face increasing heat again. According to meteorologists, the likelihood of rainfall in the coming days is low, which may lead to a rise in temperatures. Meteorologist Ujjwal Upadhyay explained that the monsoon onset is still several days away, and since the influence of western winds is also weakening, temperatures are expected to increase over the next week. The heat will be most pronounced in the Terai-Madhesh districts. He noted, “The upcoming week won’t be easy. Temperatures will continue to rise, and the Terai will experience renewed heat.”
Although monsoon clouds reached India’s Western Ghats and Kerala by Monday afternoon, their low density and slow movement mean this system may take several days to reach Nepal. Upadhyay also suggested that the early monsoon may be quite weak. Over the past few days, various weather systems caused changes resulting in light rainfall in some areas. The precipitation led to a drop in temperatures, giving a temporary sense of coolness. However, temperatures are expected to gradually rise in the coming days.
According to information officer Dinkar Kayastha of the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology, hot days are likely in the Terai regions of Madhesh and Koshi provinces on May 31. The department’s records over the past three days show that maximum temperatures in Nepal have not exceeded 37 degrees Celsius. However, with rainfall decreasing from today onward, temperatures are expected to rise again, and meteorologists warn that heatwaves may develop in some Terai areas. The department’s bulletin released Monday evening highlighted the potential for hot days in the Terai of Madhesh, Koshi, Bagmati, and Gandaki provinces.
