KATHMANDU, Aug 4: After weeks of dry spells, much-needed rainfall has finally brought relief to farmers in drought-hit Madhesh Province. The rains over the past 24 hours have allowed farmers to resume cultivation and transplant paddy seedlings—offering a glimmer of hope amid a delayed monsoon season.
According to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology, the eastern region of the country received adequate rainfall, while the Tarai experienced light to moderate showers. Encouragingly, the eastern Tarai region received sufficient rain to begin paddy plantation in earnest.
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Meteorologist Binu Maharjan from the Weather Forecasting Division said the rainfall was triggered by the monsoon’s low-pressure belt shifting northward, positioning itself above its average range—closer to Nepal. While rainfall was not widespread, cloudy skies were reported across the country, with scattered showers in multiple regions.
Jhapa’s Anarmani Birta Station recorded the highest rainfall in the last 24 hours, measuring 151.6 millimeters.
Heavy rainfall was also reported in several locations across most provinces on Sunday. At present, Koshi and Madhesh provinces continue to experience rainfall. Over 50 mm of rain was recorded at multiple rainfall monitoring stations across the country.
The recent precipitation has lifted spirits in Madhesh, where parched fields had raised fears of crop failure. With the rains arriving just in time, farmers are now racing to make the most of the delayed monsoon window.
