Jhapa District
Jhapa District (Nepali: झापा जिल्ला
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Location
Jhapa is the easternmost district of Nepal and lies in the fertile Terai plains. It borders Ilam district in the north, Morang district in the west, the state of Bihar, a state in modern-day country called India, Nepal's neighboring country, in the south and east, and the state of West Bengal, a state in modern-day country called India, Nepal's neighboring country in the east.
Climate
Jhapa observes moderate climate complexion as it lies in the indo-gangetic plain and Churia low hills. Though due to close proximity to the lower Himalaya, weather is calm throughout the year. Seasonal monsoon is well distributed across the district. The temperature is highest during May through September, though winter is not extreme, keeping aside fogging during morning. Climatic variation is not extreme; however, the southern parts of districts are warmer than the northern ones.
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