गृहपृष्ठ ∕ Nepal ∕ Pre-monsoon begins in country marking end of winter season Nepal Pre-monsoon begins in country marking end of winter season KathmanduPati March 01, 2021 File Photo KATHMANDU – The pre-monsoon has made its way into the country from today, ending the winter season. Department of Hydrology and Meteorology in a bulletin today said that the pre-monsoon has begun from March 1. The pre-monsoon period mainly runs for three months: March, April and May. The period is marked by the continuous influence in weather in the afternoon and evening, namely storm, hailstorm and lightning in the hilly region. The Department has urged caution to one and all for the damages occurring due to storm, hailstorm and lightning. The influence of local wind began to be felt with the end of the winter, according to meteorologist Pratibha Manandhar. “The influence of local wind was felt with the rise in temperature,” she said, adding that the pre-monsoon’s presence would be felt in the hilly areas only. During this period, lightning occurs when the westerly wind collides with local wind, according to her. Write your comments RELATED NEWS Former President urges global action on climate justice UN climate fund approves $20 Million for Nepal flood recovery RSP President begins three-day pilgrimage to India Nepal, India discuss future of global cooperation Nepali Congress urges government to protect citizens after Saudi drone… Indian Foreign Secretary to visit Nepal ahead of Balen’s India… Top Headlines Nepal “a Buffer State”: Rethinking foreign policy in relative terms1 Monsoon is predictable and Nepal’s disaster response should be too2 Promotion Linked to Future Military Leadership: Major General Magar Could Become Army Chief3 When the State Pulls the Trigger, Who Answers ?4 PM Shah pledges Krishnabhir highway reopening within month5 Before the Ballots: How Oli Lost the Political Narrative6 Nepal’s Political Renaissance: The rise of the RSP, the re-ordering of the old political order and the political path forward7 Balen’s Silence Has Invited Curiosity, Confusion, and Concerns8 TRENDING Govt decides to lift ban on land plotting CDO Bhatta: Lockdown in Kathmandu Valley should be extended until Dashain Borders to remain closed until mid October Narayani River sees highest-ever water level President Bhandari meets Bamdev Gautam as tensions in main ruling NCP escalate Gopichandra selected for Olympics Both Gurung and Bhattarai from NCP enjoying facilities of Chief Whip from parliament secretariat Trump says if not for him, U.S. would be at war with N. Korea