Butwal sits on Nepal’s Terai plains, a flat lowland strip bordering India where the summer monsoon from June through September brings the vast majority of the year’s rainfall.
At the edge of the Terai in Lumbini province, the city’s Tinau River has a history of flash flooding when heavy monsoon rain falls in the nearby hills. Because the Terai’s rivers flow south into India’s Bihar and Uttar Pradesh states, a wet monsoon here contributes directly to flooding on both sides of the border, and Nepal’s Department of Hydrology and Meteorology uses radar alongside river gauges to track both local rainfall and the rivers’ cross-border flow. Learn more: Flash Flood Warning Signs on Radar · Open the full Rain Map
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it raining in Butwal right now?
The live radar map above shows precipitation over Butwal, Lumbini Province in real time. Blue shades indicate light rain, while yellow, orange, and red mark heavier downpours. If no colored echoes appear over Butwal, no significant rain is currently being detected.
How often does the Butwal 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 Butwal?
Yes. Press play on the radar to animate the last few hours of rainfall and watch which way rain cells over Lumbini Province are moving – the clearest way to judge whether a shower will reach Butwal or pass by.
Is this Butwal 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.