Fair weather likely for most parts of the country The Meteorological Forecasting Division (MFD) has predicted mainly fair weather across most parts of the country for the next 24 hours.
Landmark Paris Agreement set a path to slow warming. The world hasn't stayed on it Methane levels in the atmosphere increased 5.2% from 2015 to 2024, while carbon dioxide levels jumped 5.8% in the same time, according to NOAA data.
Fair weather across most parts of the country, light rain or snow possible in high himalayas Most parts of the country are likely to witness mainly fair weather today, while partly cloudy conditions are expected in the hilly areas of Koshi, Bagmati, and Gandaki provinces, according to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM).
Richest 0.1% produce more carbon in a day than poorest 50% in a year: Oxfam report Ahead of COP30 in Belem, Brazil, Oxfam released a report highlighting that the world’s richest 0.1% emit more carbon per day than the poorest half of humanity produce in a year.
Heavy snowfall hits Annapurna, Manaslu regions A fresh wave of snowfall has blanketed the Annapurna and Manaslu regions as a combined influence of westerly winds and a low-pressure system over the Arabian Sea continues to trigger widespread precipitation.
Light rain or snowfall likely in hilly, mountainous regions The country is currently experiencing the influence of westerly winds coupled with a low-pressure system over the Arabian Sea, according to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology.
Global South calls to "Make Climate Polluters Pay" ahead of COP30 As world leaders prepare to gather for COP30, communities across the Global South have united under the rallying call to “Make Climate Polluters Pay,” demanding accountability from fossil fuel giants and wealthy nations for the escalating climate crisis.
Paris Agreement could help the world avoid 57 extreme heat days annually, study finds A new global study has found that the 2015 Paris Agreement could help the world avert 57 extremely hot days each year — if countries deliver on their current emission-cutting pledges and limit global warming to 2.6°C this century.
Monsoon withdraws; Fair weather expected across most parts of the country The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM) has announced that the monsoon has completely withdrawn from Nepal, marking the end of this year’s rainy season.
Cloudy conditions with scattered rainfall forecast across several provinces The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM) has forecast generally cloudy weather in Koshi, Karnali, and Sudurpashchim provinces, as well as in the hilly regions of the country on Wednesday.
Moderate rainfall likely in western and hilly regions; snowfall forecast in high mountains The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM) has forecast generally cloudy conditions across most of the country today, with chances of moderate rainfall and thunderstorms in several provinces.
Cloudy conditions with chances of rain in several provinces today The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM) has forecast generally cloudy weather across Koshi, Lumbini, Karnali, and Sudurpaschim provinces today, while the rest of the country will experience partly cloudy conditions.
All 56 gates of Koshi Barrage open: urged to remain alert Following continuous rainfall, the water level of the Saptakoshi River has risen significantly today. Considering the possible risk, all 56 gates of the Koshi Barrage have been opened now.
Heavy rainfall forecast across Nepal: Govt issues four-day travel and safety advisory Nepal is on high alert for intense rainfall, floods, and landslides over the next four days as a fresh low-pressure system from the Bay of Bengal fuels active monsoon conditions across the country.
Business Nepal's trade deficit hits Rs 649.68 billion in first five months Nepal’s foreign trade deficit widened sharply to Rs 649.68 billion in the first five months of the current fiscal year (mid-July to mid-December), according to data released by the Department of Customs.
Business SCT launches corporate internet banking service Smart Choice Technologies Limited (SCT), a payment system operator licensed by Nepal Rastra Bank, has formally launched its Corporate Internet Banking service in collaboration with Swift Technologies.
Nepal MCA-Nepal signs USD 23.66 million contracts for road maintenance projects Millennium Challenge Account Nepal (MCA-Nepal) has signed two contracts worth USD 23.66 million under the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) Nepal Compact for major road upgrading and maintenance works.
Business Global IME Bank to offer greenhouse loans for floriculture sector Global IME Bank Limited has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Floriculture Association Nepal (FAN) to provide targeted greenhouse loan facilities for floriculture entrepreneurs and farmers.
Business Gold price jumps Rs 5,500 per tola, hits new record high Gold price in the domestic market surged sharply on Tuesday, rising by Rs 5,500 per tola in a single day to set a new historic high.
Nepal Political parties bat for restoration of House if polls not held on time With the preparations under way for the upcoming polls, majority of political party leaders have stressed that the government, the Election Commission and all political parties should work together to ensure that the March 5 elections take place on time.
Opinion Domestic violence remains persistent: It's time to make home safe again As we recently united for this year’s 16 days of activism against gender-based violence, the focus has been mainly on this year’s theme: Unite to end digital violence against all women and girls.
Nepal Two virgin peaks in Upper Mustang summitted in historic winter alpine ascent A Nepali-led expedition has completed the first official ascents of two previously unclimbed Himalayan peaks—Chhuama II (6,325 metres) and Chhuama I (6,366 metres)—in Upper Mustang on December 21.
Kathmandu Eight detained from Gen Z group protest at Maitighar Police have taken eight youths under control following a demonstration organised by the Gen Z Group at Maitighar Mandal on Sunday.
Nepal Govt committed to strengthening anticipatory disaster action: Home Minister Aryal Home Minister Om Prakash Aryal has said the government is committed to reinforcing, institutionalising and expanding anticipatory disaster actions based on preparedness, early warning systems and forecasting.
Nepal HoR elections will be held as scheduled: Minister Ghising Minister for Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation Kulman Ghising has reiterated that the House of Representatives (HoR) elections will be held as scheduled, as announced on March 5, 2025.
Nepal Illegal marijuana cultivation on over 35 bighas destroyed in Sarlahi A joint team of the Nepal Police and the Armed Police Force (APF) has destroyed illegal marijuana cultivation spread across more than 35 bighas of land in the Chure region of Lalbandi Municipality.
