Kathmandu— The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology reported that Songoli in Rautahat district received an unprecedented 108.2 millimeters of rain within a single day, marking it as the highest recorded rainfall across Nepal’s 211 active measurement centers. The average national rainfall over the past 24 hours was 15.7 millimeters, with only 58.2 millimeters recorded so far this August compared to the usual monthly average of 437.6 millimeters.

Monsoon Season Intensifies

The monsoon season in Nepal is known for its heavy rainfall, but this year’s activity has been particularly intense. The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology warns that the active monsoon conditions are likely to persist over the next few days, increasing the likelihood of further significant precipitation across various parts of the country.

Originally published on abcnews.com.np.