Nepal and India have lost over 100 lives from relentless downpour and violent thunderstorms that have battered the subcontinent since Wednesday, officials said. The unseasonal weather – usually due to come in June – has come earlier, resulting in chaos over several areas.
The eastern Indian state of Bihar records a unprecedented 82 deaths in rain-related incidents, Disaster Management Department reports. 18 deaths reported in Uttar Pradesh due to lightning strikes, storm-related accidents.
Nepal to the immediate east was in no better shape. At least eight people were killed due to lightning and flash floods, as the National Disaster Authority warned that more lives may be lost because winter weather systems are unstable. 
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) had warned on Wednesday, forecasting more intense rain, lightning and strong winds in central and eastern parts of the country till Monday. At the same time, the west waits to be roasted by a vicious heatwave, increasing the two-fold threat to millions.
The temple town was among the worst-hit as it witnessed heavy downpour, throwing normal life out of gear and damaging infrastructure.
Experts attribute the premonsoon rains to changing climate trend with the IMD also predicting an unusually hot April. Soaring temperatures and unusual weather conditions have already led fears of the long term effects of climate change on South Asia’s crowded regions.
Emergency services.have advised everyone to be on their guard as rescue work continues in flooding-hit.
