Cloudy weather nationwide; rain, thunderstorms likely in most regions The Meteorological Forecasting Division(MFD) has said that generally cloudy conditions will prevail across the country today, with rainfall, thunderstorms and lightning likely in several areas.
Cloudy skies, rain and windstorms likely across country on Thursday Most parts of the country are expected to witness cloudy conditions with rainfall and thunderstorms on Thursday, according to the Meteorological Forecasting Division.
Adverse weather disrupts flights; delays reported at major airports Adverse weather conditions disrupted air services across the country from Wednesday afternoon, affecting both domestic and international flights.
WWF Nepal, Ministry of Forests sign decade-long conservation partnership worth USD 40 million The Ministry of Forests and Environment and WWF Nepal have formalised a Scope of Cooperation aimed at scaling biodiversity conservation and sustainable development efforts across Nepal, with WWF Nepal committing to mobilise up to USD 40 million over ten years to support implementation.
Heavy rain, hail and strong winds forecast across country The Meteorological Forecasting Division has predicted widespread rainfall, thunderstorms and gusty winds across the country on Wednesday, with heavy downpours likely in some areas.
Widespread rain likely across country, heavy downpour possible in parts The Meteorological Forecasting Division has predicted generally cloudy conditions across most parts of the country on Tuesday, with moderate rainfall and thunderstorms likely in several provinces.
Thunderstorms likely in hills as Tarai swelters The weather is expected to remain generally cloudy across Koshi, Madhesh, Bagmati and Gandaki provinces today, with partly cloudy conditions in the hilly and Himalayan regions of Lumbini, Karnali and Sudurpaschim provinces.
Rain, thunderstorms likely in several provinces; hot conditions persist in Terai Light to moderate rainfall accompanied by thunder and lightning is likely in several parts of the country today, particularly in Koshi, Bagmati and Gandaki provinces, according to the Meteorological Forecasting Division.
Heatwave persists in western Terai as rain brings relief to hills Nepal's western Terai continued to swelter under heatwave conditions on Saturday, with the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology maintaining its heat advisory and warning that maximum temperatures in parts of Lumbini and Sudurpashchim Provinces could remain at or above 40 degrees Celsius over the next three days.
Rain likely in hills, heatwave risk persists in Tarai The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has forecast generally cloudy conditions in Koshi Province and the country’s hilly and Himalayan regions on Friday, with chances of rain and thunderstorms, while hot conditions are expected to persist across the Tarai.
Hot conditions intensify across Tarai Hot weather conditions are set to intensify across much of the Tarai and lowland regions, with chances of heatwave in parts of Lumbini and Sudurpashchim provinces, according to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology.
Heatwave tightens grip on Terai as hills see rain The western and central Terai across the country will swelter through another day of heatwave conditions on Wednesday, with Bhairahawa forecast to record the country's highest temperatures of the day,
Heatwave alert issued for western terai as temperatures soar The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has issued a special heatwave bulletin warning of extreme heat conditions across Nepal's Terai belt over the next three days, with temperatures of 40 degrees Celsius or above already recorded in parts of Lumbini and Sudurpashchim Provinces since Monday.
Heat wave likely in tarai as temperatures surge across Nepal The Department has urged the public to remain updated through its official bulletins and to adopt necessary precautionary measures.
Business Cost of living rises across Nepal as inflation hits 4.47% in mid-April, urban areas hit harder Everyday goods and services cost 4.47 percent more in mid-April 2026 compared to a year ago, with cooking oil, fruits, and vegetables among the biggest contributors to rising household expenses, according to Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB).
Kathmandu SC halts decision to dissolve student organisations The Supreme Court on Monday issued an interim order to halt the implementation of a decision to dissolve student organisations at universities.
Business Forex reserves rise 30.5%; Sufficient for 18.4 months of imports Nepal’s gross foreign exchange reserves increased by 30.5 percent to Rs 3,494.73 billion in mid-April 2026, up from Rs 2,677.68 billion in mid-July 2025, according to the Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB).
Business Remittance inflows surge 39.1 pc to Rs 1.65 trillion in nine months Remittance inflows to Nepal rose sharply by 39.1 percent to Rs 1,659.41 billion in the first nine months of the current fiscal year 2025/26, according to the latest macroeconomic report of Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB).
Nepal Poetry echoes beneath the Everest during Sagarmatha Darshan Yatra-2083 What began as a challenging trek to the foothills of the world’s highest peak evolved into a unique blend of literature, patriotism, culture and mountain tourism as participants of the “Sagarmatha Darshan Yatra-2083” carried poetry to the lap of Mount Everest Base Camp.
Business NEPSE gains 38 points; all sectors post growth The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) index rose by 38.19 points, or 1.39 percent, on Monday to close at 2,783.85 points.
Nepal Rhino census deferred to next year amid budget constraints The national rhinoceros census has been postponed to next year due to budget constraints, marking the second consecutive delay in the periodic count.
Nepal National College, Konrad Adenauer Stiftung convene workshop to empower youth for climate action A group of university students stepped into the shoes of government officials, business leaders, and farmers to negotiate a future that includes rhinoceros survival, dying mango crops, and vanishing glaciers—all in a single, high-stakes debate.
Opinion Integrating road safety into road asset management: Must shift from a reactive approach to a preventive one The recent road accident in Rolpa district, where a jeep carrying pilgrims fell from a rural hill road and caused multiple fatalities, is another painful reminder of Nepal’s growing road safety challenges.
World Thailand's Thaksin released from prison after serving 8 months for abuse of power Thailand ’s former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, whose 21st-century political odyssey sharply divided Thai society for decades, was released from a Bangkok prison on Monday after serving eight months of a one-year sentence for a corruption-related charge.
Kathmandu Cabinet approves President's address to joint parliamentary sitting The Council of Ministers on Monday approved the address to be delivered by the President at a joint sitting of the Federal Parliament later in the day.
Opinion Why the gut–brain connection is changing neuroscience A few years ago, doctors began noticing something unusual about many patients who were later diagnosed with Parkinson disease.
