KATHMANDU, Jan 23: Did you experience a freezing sensation in your hands this morning? With temperatures dropping to 3.4 degrees, it's no surprise that the cold is making an impact. Today, a chilly atmosphere envelops most parts of the country, including the Kathmandu Valley. By 9 o'clock in the morning, working becomes a challenge as the hands feel the bite of the cold.
Temperatures are on the decline nationwide, with the Kathmandu Valley experiencing a recent drop to 3 to 4 degrees. According to the Meteorological Forecasting Division, Kathmandu's temperature has reached the lowest levels, measuring between 3.2 and 3.4 degrees since Sunday.
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Gobinda Jha from the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology mentioned that Monday's temperature in Kathmandu hit 3.2 degrees Celsius, marking the lowest temperature recorded so far this year. As of 8:45 AM today, the temperature in Kathmandu was measured at 3.4 degrees Celsius.
Jha also said that December and January typically witness a greater drop in temperatures across the country, emphasizing that the current dip is expected given the late-January timeframe.
