Kathmandu Valley witnesses coldest day of this year

The minimum temperature in the Kathmandu Valley has dropped to 3.2 degree Celsius today, making it the lowest recorded temperature till date this year.

Meteorologist at the Meteorological Forecasting Division, Saroj Pudasaini, said the temperature of Kathmandu valley has been recorded at 3.2 degree Celsius today.  The visibility in Kathmandu Valley has also decreased and it was 3,000 meters. 

With the decline in minimum temperature, Kathmandu folks have experienced a chilling cold today.

Similarly, Tarai area of the country is witnessing thick fog, affecting normal life there.

As per the weather data recorded on Sunday, Jumla recorded minus 5.6 degree Celsius, Jomsom minus five degree Celsius, and Jiri of Dolakha 1.0 degree Celsius.

There is a possibility of light snowfall at one or two places of high-hilly areas and mountainous areas of Koshi and Gandaki Provinces in the next 24 hours, according to the Division.