Nepalis stream home from abroad to celebrate Dashain

As Dashain-Tihar approaches, the number of Nepalis abroad returning home has increased. On Sunday, crowds of Nepalis returning home were seen at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu.

Nepalis who have gone abroad for foreign employment, studies and various professions and businesses have been arranging leave to come home for the festivals. For those who have long been away from their families, this period has become a key opportunity to meet relatives.

According to the exchange rate set by Nepal Rastra Bank for today, the buying rate for one US dollar stands at Rs 151.64. The buying rate for the Saudi riyal is Rs 40.41, the Qatari riyal Rs 41.60 and the UAE dirham Rs 41.28. The buying rate for the Malaysian ringgit is Rs 37.15, and for 100 South Korean won it is Rs 11.40.

According to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology, Kathmandu is forecast to have partly cloudy skies today with temperatures between 25 and 27 degrees Celsius. In Pokhara, there is a 20 percent chance of light rain with thunder, the Department said. Weather will remain mostly clear today in the Tarai areas of Lumbini and Sudurpashchim. Fog and mist are forecast in the morning at some places in the Tarai tomorrow.