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Wednesday, 15 July 2026

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Heavy rain alert as monsoon intensifies across central and eastern Nepal

The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall in parts of eastern and central Nepal from Monday afternoon through the night as the monsoon remains active, raising the risk of floods, landslides and inundation in vulnerable areas.

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Flooding in the Kimrung and Modi rivers at Annapurna Rural Municipality–8, Ghandruk, on Sunday caused significant damage to the New Bridge–Ghandruk road section, particularly at Seuli Bazaar in Ghandruk. Photo: RSS

Flash flood risk in 44 districts, DHM warns

The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM) has warned of a moderate to high risk of flash floods in small rivers across 44 districts on Tuesday as monsoon rains continue nationwide.

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DHM warns of flash flood risk in small rivers for next three days

The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM) has warned of possible flash floods in small rivers across several parts of the country over the next three days as monsoon activity intensifies.

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ACORAB launches 100-day campaign to boost community resilience through localized weather information

The Association of Community Radio Broadcasters (ACORAB) Nepal has launched a 100-day nationwide campaign to strengthen community preparedness for monsoon-related disasters by expanding access to localized, reliable and actionable weather and climate information.

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File - Overcast skies blanket the Kathmandu Valley, with residential areas shrouded in clouds as seen from Manmaiju on Sunday morning. Photo: Hariram Bhetuwal / RSS

Monsoon intensifies as heavy rainfall expands to four provinces

The monsoon is expected to remain active across Nepal on Friday, bringing widespread rain, thunderstorms and the risk of heavy downpours in parts of four provinces, the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM) has said.

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127 killed in disasters since mid-April as monsoon triggers fresh weather alert

Natural disasters have claimed 127 lives and injured 773 people across Nepal since the beginning of the current disaster season on April 14, with authorities warning of continued rainfall and possible heavy downpours in several provinces over the coming days.

File - Overcast skies blanket the Kathmandu Valley, with residential areas shrouded in clouds as seen from Manmaiju on Sunday morning. Photo: Hariram Bhetuwal / RSS

Heavy rain likely in Bagmati, Gandaki as monsoon remains active nationwide

The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM) has forecast isolated heavy rainfall in parts of Bagmati, Gandaki and Sudurpashchim provinces on Thursday as the southwest monsoon continues to affect the entire country.

File - Overcast skies blanket the Kathmandu Valley, with residential areas shrouded in clouds as seen from Manmaiju on Sunday morning. Photo: Hariram Bhetuwal / RSS

Three days of heavy rain ahead as monsoon strengthens nationwide

Umbrellas, raincoats and caution, residents across five provinces are being urged to prepare for heavy downpours over the next three days.

A submerged road in Ghorahi's main market area after Sunday's downpour overwhelmed the local drainage system. Photo: Kuldeep Neupane / RSS

Heavy rain, landslide and flood alert issued as monsoon intensifies across Nepal

The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has issued a special monsoon warning alerting the public to a significant intensification of monsoon activity expected over the next two days, with heavy to very heavy rainfall forecast across large parts of Nepal and the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA) urging immediate precautionary measures against floods, landslides and debris flows.

Paddy fields cultivated by farmers in Ghodaghodi Municipality have begun to wilt and dry up due to the prolonged absence of rainfall in Kailali district. Farmers are growing anxious as their transplanted rice seedlings have not received water for an extended period, with no rain in sight. Photo: Indra Kumari KC / RSS

Heat, delayed monsoon trigger acute water crisis in Kanchanpur's Chure foothills

Prolonged drought and soaring temperatures have triggered a severe drinking water crisis in settlements along the Chure foothills of Kanchanpur, with drying water sources disrupting daily life, agriculture and livestock farming.

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Heatwave persists in western tarai as monsoon expands its reach

Scorching temperatures will continue to grip parts of western Nepal's Tarai on Friday, even as the monsoon gradually strengthens across the rest of the country, the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM) has said.

File - Women share an umbrella to shield themselves from sun as they walk up a road, in Chasikot, Lalitpur. Photo: THT

Monsoon active in east, heatwave continues to scorch western tarai

While monsoon activity is expected to bring rain and thunderstorms to eastern and central parts of the country, intense heatwave conditions will likely persist in several western Tarai districts, according to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology.

Rupa Rana, Chairperson of the Joltepokhari Community Forest User Group, gives a tour of the conservation ponds under construction inside the Joltepokhari Community Forest at Hupsekot Rural Municipality. Photo: Sandeep Sen

Capturing every drop: How conservation ponds are recharging Nepal's dry Chure hills

Nepal's monsoon has arrived late and is expected to remain weak in its early phase, raising concerns for a country heavily dependent on rainfall for agriculture, drinking water and hydropower.

File - A woman holding an umbrella walks along the road during a heavy downpour, in Kathmandu, on Wednesday, July 22, 2020. Photo: Skanda Gautam/THT

Monsoon active in eastern Nepal; rain likely in hilly areas, heatwave persists in western Tarai

The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has forecast generally cloudy conditions over the hilly and Himalayan regions of the country and the Tarai of Koshi Province today, with moderate rainfall and thunderstorms likely in several areas.

File - A woman holding an umbrella walks along the road during a heavy downpour, in Kathmandu, on Wednesday, July 22, 2020. Photo: Skanda Gautam/THT

Monsoon weak in most regions; heatwave grips western Tarai

The monsoon remains confined to parts of eastern Nepal, while heatwave conditions have intensified across sections of the western Tarai, according to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM).

File - A woman holding an umbrella walks along the road during a heavy downpour, in Kathmandu, on Wednesday, July 22, 2020. Photo: Skanda Gautam/THT

Monsoon arrives in Nepal six days behind schedule, enters eastern Koshi province

The southwest monsoon has finally entered Nepal, arriving six days later than its usual schedule, the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM) said in its first Monsoon Onset Bulletin.

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SPCC's new Everest rangers help mountain cleanup hit record 90,000 kg

This spring, for the first time, the Sagarmatha Pollution Control Committee (SPCC) stationed a team of rangers at Camp II on Mount Everest.

People shield themselves from the afternoon sun with umbrellas as they walk through Patan Durbar Square in Lalitpur on Thursday. Photo: Hariram Bhetuwal/RSS

Rain, thunderstorms forecast for eastern hills as heatwave grips western Tarai

The country is set to experience a sharp weather contrast today, with moderate to heavy rainfall and thunderstorms forecast in eastern Nepal, while heatwave conditions are expected to persist across parts of the western Tarai.

Home Minister Sudan Gurung speaks to the media following a meeting of the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority at Singha Durbar, Kathmandu, on Thursday. Photo: Gopal Dahal/RSS

Govt aims for zero deaths in monsoon disasters: Home Minister Gurung

Minister for Home Affairs Sudan Gurung has said the government's goal is to ensure zero human casualties from monsoon-related disasters through enhanced preparedness and coordinated response.

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A combination image of Pemba Sherpa (8K Expeditions), and Khum Bahadur Subedi (former president of the Trekking Agencies' Association of Nepal).

Five members appointed to NTB Board

The Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation appointed five new members to the Nepal Tourism Board on Tuesday.

Indian Army soldiers with the 2nd Battalion, 5th Royal Gurkha Rifles and US Army paratroopers with the 1st Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division move toward their objective after being dropped off by US Army CH-47 Chinook helicopters for a field training exercise at Fort Bragg, NC, on May 11, 2013, during exercise Yudh Abhyas 2013. Yudh Abhyas is an annual bilateral training exercise between the Indian Army and US Army Pacific, hosted by the XVIII Airborne Corps. Photo courtesy: US Army Sgt Michael J MacLeod/Released

Agnipath and Nepal: Time to reset a trusted Gorkha partnership

India’s Agnipath military recruitment reform, launched in 2022, was designed to create a younger, leaner and more technologically agile armed force while reducing the long-term pension burden on the exchequer.

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Talks with meter loan victims end without breakthrough as Cabinet orders action on past reports

A second round of talks between Home Minister Sudan Gurung and victims of illegal loan sharking (meter byaj) ended without a breakthrough on Tuesday, with both sides agreeing to resume negotiations after the government finalises its position on the victims' six-point charter of demands.

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UNFPA's new Nepal representative presents credentials to Foreign Minister Khanal

Sriram Haridass, the newly appointed United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Representative for Nepal, presented his letter of credentials to Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal on Tuesday.

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Rising Lalbakaiya River swamps road section, flood cuts off local route in Rautahat

Rising water levels in the Lalbakaiya River and local streams following continuous rainfall have begun disrupting daily life in parts of Rautahat, with floodwaters inundating a road section and washing away a diversion road.

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In Pictures: New Road and Durbar Marg light up with vintage street lamps

New Road and Durbar Marg now feature newly installed vintage-style street lights, adding a distinct character to Kathmandu's nightscape.

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Nagarik App adds real-time blood info portal

Users can now view details of blood availability across Nepal through the Nagarik app.

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Kajaria Ramesh Tiles opens exclusive showroom in Morang

Kajaria Ramesh Tiles Ltd has expanded its retail network in eastern Nepal with the opening of an exclusive showroom in Kanchanbari, Morang, in partnership with Annapurna Bathware and Marbles.

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Samsung launches Galaxy A27 5G in Nepal with AI features, six years of software support

Samsung Nepal has launched the Galaxy A27 5G smartphone in the domestic market, introducing artificial intelligence (AI) features, extended software support and enhanced security to its Galaxy A series.

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Nabil Bank marks 42nd anniversary, unveils AI-driven growth strategy

Nabil Bank has marked its 42nd anniversary by reaffirming its long-term strategy to expand digital banking services and integrate artificial intelligence (AI) into its operations under its "Banking & Beyond" vision.

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Amnesty International calls for release of detained activist Majid Ansari

Amnesty International has called for the immediate and unconditional release of Gen-Z activist Majid Ansari, expressing concern over what it described as his arbitrary detention after he visited a temporary holding centre for victims of forced evictions in Kirtipur.

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Nepal universities enforce 10% scholarship quota

Nepal's universities have begun implementing a new government mandate requiring all affiliated campuses and colleges to reserve at least 10 percent of their student intake for full scholarships,

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