Season receives record-low rainfall

Experts say shifting rainfall patterns have led to increased pollution, forest fire incidents, reduced agricultural yields, and fueled internal and external migration.

Nepal has witnessed just 11 millimeters of rainfall since December 1, which is significantly below the usual winter average of 60.1 mm. The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology said that six out of 10 past winters witnessed below-normal rainfall—12.5 mm, 14.4 mm, 17.6 mm, and so on.