Samdrup Jongkhar sits in Bhutan’s southern foothills near the Indian border, where a subtropical climate brings the country’s heaviest rainfall, driven by the same summer monsoon that floods the plains of neighboring India.
In southeastern Bhutan on the Indian border, the town’s foothill position exposes it to the same intense monsoon rainfall pattern as Bhutan’s other southern border towns. Because the foothills sit right where monsoon-laden air from the Indian plains first meets the rising terrain of the Himalayas, rainfall totals here are dramatically higher than in Bhutan’s interior valleys, and radar helps track the intense storms that can trigger flash flooding on the steep slopes just above the border towns. Learn more: Flash Flood Warning Signs on Radar · Open the full Rain Map
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it raining in Samdrup Jongkhar right now?
The live radar map above shows precipitation over Samdrup Jongkhar, Samdrup Jongkhar District in real time. Blue shades indicate light rain, while yellow, orange, and red mark heavier downpours. If no colored echoes appear over Samdrup Jongkhar, no significant rain is currently being detected.
How often does the Samdrup Jongkhar rain radar update?
The radar refreshes continuously, typically every few minutes, so the map reflects current conditions rather than an hours-old forecast. Press play to animate the most recent frames.
Can I see if a storm is heading toward Samdrup Jongkhar?
Yes. Press play on the radar to animate the last few hours of rainfall and watch which way rain cells over Samdrup Jongkhar District are moving – the clearest way to judge whether a shower will reach Samdrup Jongkhar or pass by.
Is this Samdrup Jongkhar rain radar free to use?
Yes, completely free – no account, app download, or sign-up required. It works in any browser on desktop and mobile.