The monsoon system that had entered Nepal unusually early through Koshi Province on May 29 has now shifted back to East Asia, according to the Meteorological Forecasting Division.

Meteorologist Govinda Jha said the monsoon wind has moved towards East Asia, primarily the Philippines, due to the formation of a strong low-pressure area in that region. "There is still no possibility of the monsoon spreading across Nepal for a few more days," he added.

Nepal had experienced heavy rainfall in eastern parts shortly after the monsoon’s entry, with significant rain recorded on May 31. The Leuti rivulet in the Dharan-Dhankuta road section flooded and swept away a 100-meter stretch of road. In Jhapa, the Mai rivulet inundated 22 houses.

However, since then, rainfall has not occurred in eastern Nepal. Local and westerly winds remain active in the central and western regions of the country.

Jha explained that the monsoon has not been able to fully establish in Nepal due to the continued dominance of westerly winds. "The monsoon wind carrying moisture from the Bay of Bengal is currently weak, leading to a rise in temperatures across the country," he said.

He warned that such a break in the monsoon system is a concerning sign, as it could result in localized heavy rainfall and drought in different areas. -- RSS