In the second summer month this year, the National Centre for Hydrology and Meteorology (NCHM) recorded the warmest day in Thimphu – 30 degree Celsius – on July 7. Last year, Thimphu recorded the hottest day on August 5 that saw temperature rise to 31.5 degrees. The capital also recorded its highest rainfall of 11.6 mm on June 6. The highest recorded rainfall last year was 30.4mm on July 5. At the National Climate Outlook Forum earlier this May, an average rainfall of about 1,373mm was predicted this monsoon, which is considered normal. In the southern region, Gelephu recorded the temperature at 34.5 degrees this time. On the same day when Gelephu recorded the highest temperature, Kanglung in Trashigang also recorded its highest at 31 degrees. Last year, Kanglung recorded its highest rainfall of 62.2mm. Gelephu recorded the highest rainfall at 228.3mm this year. Last year, Gelephu recorded its highest rainfall of 258.2mm. The monsoon ends only by the end of September. According to NCHM...