Nepal, Feb. 15 -- Meteorologists consider the winter period to be from December 1 to February 28. During this time, Nepal typically receives up to 60 millimeters of rainfall.

However, rainfall has been significantly low this year. Meteorologist Dr Dharmaraj Upreti said that only 9.5 percent of the expected rainfall has occurred as the winter period nears its end.

"With only two weeks remaining in the winter period, there is little chance of heavy rainfall," he said, "Light rain may occur after 10 days, but that too could change." He claimed that it is now certain that this year's winter will be recorded as a dry one.

Meteorologist Upreti noted that even Pokhara, known for receiving the highest rainfall in Nepal, has not seen any rain ...