Record pre-monsoon rains soak Nepal while monsoon drought threatens

The months of March and April are normally considered the hottest time of the year in Nepal. But this year was different. It rained almost every day, giving the feel of the monsoon season having already begun, and people felt an unusual chill.

Why did it feel so cold even during the hot season? The simple answer is that it kept raining. But why did it keep raining? To understand that, we have to look all the way to the ocean.