Meteorologist Dhakal said that the monsoon system, which has only spread to some areas of the five provinces, is still weak and may take a few days to spread to the rest of the country.
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Although the monsoon is active across the country, the total rainfall has been significantly below average as it has not been as expected. According to the Department of Water and Meteorology, an average of 149 millimeters of rainfall has been measured across the country from June 1 to 25, which is 69.6 percent of the average rainfall for this period (214 millimeters).
The department's data mentions that rainfall has been measured less than 90 percent of the daily average every day. According to the department, rainfall was very low especially in the early days of the month, while there has been some improvement in the last few days, but it has not reached normal conditions. According to meteorologist David Dhakal, the lack of rainfall is due to the late arrival of the monsoon in Nepal this year and its weak activity in the initial phase. Concerns have been expressed that the weak monsoon may also affect agricultural planting, water resource management and drinking water supply.
The monsoon has not yet expanded across the country. Meteorologist Dhakal said that the monsoon system, which has spread only to some areas of the five provinces, is still weak and may take a few days to spread to the rest of the country. The department has projected that Nepal will receive less than average rainfall and temperatures will rise during this monsoon period.
According to the department's meteorologist Sudarshan Humagain, there is a possibility of less than average rainfall in most parts of the country in the upcoming monsoon season. According to the department, there is a 55 to 65 percent chance of less than average rainfall in the southern parts of Karnali Province, most areas of Lumbini Province, eastern parts of Madhes Province and southern parts of Koshi Province this year.
