Kathmandu: The Kathmandu Valley has experienced its coldest day of the winter season today, with the minimum temperature recorded at 2°C. According to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology’s Weather Forecasting Division, the temperature dropped from 3.1°C on Friday to 2°C today.
The weather bulletin released by the Department highlighted a sharp decline in temperatures across the Valley and other parts of Nepal. The chilly conditions have left residents in the Kathmandu Valley feeling the winter’s full intensity.
The cold spell has also affected other areas of the country. Jumla district, located in the mid-western region, recorded the lowest temperature of -7.2°C today, marking the coldest temperature so far this winter season.
The Department of Meteorology indicated that the weather across the country is expected to remain generally clear, although mist and fog are likely to persist in some parts of the Terai region. The current weather conditions are being influenced by the Westerly Wind, which is contributing to the significant drop in temperatures.
Residents across the Valley and other affected regions are advised to take precautions against the cold, particularly during early morning and late evening hours.