Kathmandu, Sept. 30: This year's monsoon has come to an end, according to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology. Monsoon which is generally active in Nepal from June 10 to September 23 was delayed by a week this year, hence a week's delay in coming to an end this time. The monsoon that originates from the Bay of Bengal enters Nepal via Kerela, India and sets in the country from Mechi in the east and gradually moves westwards. It remains active in different places of the country for about 110 days. Senior meteorologist at the Department, Rajendra Shrestha, said that although the monsoon has ended, there is possibility of intermittent rain due to the active cloud movement for a week and the temperature would also gradually start to dip. After this, foggy condition will be experienced in the mountain areas including in the Kathmandu Valley for some time in the morning. The sky will open gradually as the day progresses. Precipitation in the range of 1,...
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