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Temperature drops in Kathmandu as cold intensifies



KATHMANDU: Cold conditions are tightening across the country, including the Kathmandu Valley.

According to the Weather Forecasting Division, the minimum temperature in the Kathmandu Valley was recorded at 5.4 degrees Celsius at 5:45 am today (Sunday). At the same time on Saturday, the minimum temperature stood at 5.5 degrees Celsius, indicating that today is slightly colder than yesterday.

However, the Valley’s minimum temperature had dropped further to 5.3 degrees Celsius when measured at 8:45 am on Saturday. Today’s official minimum temperature is being measured again at 8:45 am, and meteorologists say it may decline further.

The Division measures daily minimum and maximum temperatures at various locations across the country, including Kathmandu. The lowest temperature recorded in a day is considered the minimum temperature, while the highest is recorded as the maximum.

According to meteorologists, minimum temperatures are measured at 8:45 am, while maximum temperatures are recorded at 5:45 pm.

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