Monsoon delayed as El Niño develops in Pacific; DHM warns of possible weak season ahead Nepal's monsoon is running late, and a developing El Niño in the Pacific Ocean may be partly to blame, the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM) has warned, even as pre-monsoon rain and thundershowers continue to bring some relief to hilly and Himalayan regions.
Thunderstorms to drench hills as heatwave-like conditions grip tarai While much of Nepal's hill and mountain regions are bracing for rain and thunderstorms, scorching temperatures are expected to persist across parts of the Tarai, according to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology.
Thunderstorms likely across hills and mountains; Heavy rain risk persists despite partial cloud cover The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has forecast thunderstorms and moderate rainfall in several hilly and mountainous parts of the country today, with weather experts warning that localized downpours could occur despite generally partial cloud cover across much of the country.
South Asian experts gather in Kathmandu to chart future of pangolin conservation Leading scientists, conservationists and government officials from across South Asia have gathered in Kathmandu for a regional conference aimed at strengthening efforts to protect pangolins, one of the world's most trafficked mammals.
Tarai braces for scorching heat as temperatures near 40°C Intense heat is expected to persist across large parts of the Tarai on Monday, with temperatures in some districts forecast to approach 40 degrees Celsius, according to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM).
Rain, thunderstorms likely in hills and Himalayan regions; heatwave continues in Terai Weather conditions across Nepal are expected to remain mixed today, with generally cloudy skies in the eastern and mountainous regions and hot weather persisting in parts of the southern plains, according to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology.
Green hydrogen key to Nepal's green future: Energy Minister Shrestha Minister for Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation Biraj Bhakta Shrestha has said green hydrogen presents a major opportunity for building Nepal’s sustainable future and advancing clean energy development.
Heatwave tightens grip on Tarai, likely to persist for three more days A prolonged heatwave is sweeping across Nepal's southern plains, with the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM) warning that temperatures could exceed 38 degrees Celsius in several Tarai districts over the next three days.
Scorching heat grips Tarai as rain, thunderstorms likely in hills Sweltering heat is expected to continue across the Tarai today, while several hilly and Himalayan districts are likely to witness rain and thunderstorms, according to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM).
Rain likely in hilly regions, hot weather to persist in Terai The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM) has forecast generally cloudy weather in the hilly and Himalayan regions of the country today, while the Terai region is expected to remain partly cloudy.
Rain likely in hilly regions, hot weather to persist in Madhesh and eastern Terai The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM) has forecast generally cloudy conditions in the hilly and Himalayan regions of the country today, while the Terai region is expected to remain partly cloudy.
Rain, thunderstorms likely in hilly and Himalayan regions today The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM) has forecast generally cloudy weather in the hilly and Himalayan regions of the country today, while the Terai region is expected to witness partly cloudy conditions.
Rainfall likely in several provinces today The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM) has forecast generally cloudy weather over Gandaki, Lumbini, Karnali and Sudurpashchim provinces today, along with the hilly and Himalayan regions of Koshi and Bagmati provinces.
Extremely heavy rainfall recorded in Parsa's Thori Widespread rainfall over the past two days has lowered temperatures across the country as cloudy weather persisted nationwide.
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Business Minister Paudel reaffirms commitment to full operation of Gautam Buddha International Airport Minister for Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation Khadak Raj Paudel has reaffirmed the government's commitment to bringing Gautam Buddha International Airport into full-fledged regular operation, saying the airport is crucial to achieving Nepal's ambitious tourism growth targets.
World Venezuela health minister says around 235 people dead and 4,300 injured in catastrophic earthquakes Venezuelans searched for survivors beneath collapsed buildings Thursday and rescue teams raced to northern areas rocked by a pair of powerful earthquakes that officials say killed around 235 people and left at least 4,300 people injured.
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Nepal Germany summons Nepali envoy over e-passport corruption case, raises concerns over evidence and project risks The tentative go-live date for Nepal’s e-passport project has been slated for the second week of July, with implementation timelines understood to depend on the depletion of existing passport stock. According to official figures, approximately 550,000 passport booklets supplied by Veridos are currently stored in the Department of Passports (DoP) vault.
Kathmandu Nepal's first NEC-accredited CPD Training on contract management concludes in Kathmandu The Society of Consulting Architectural and Engineering Firms Nepal (SCAEF Nepal) has successfully concluded a three-day professional training programme on contract management under the FIDIC Red Book 2017, marking the country's first Continuing Professional Development (CPD) training accredited by the Nepal Engineering Council (NEC).
Nepal Nepal Police records 5,751 cases in Jestha; Kathmandu Valley tops the list, Karnali lowest Nepal Police registered a total of 5,751 criminal cases nationwide in the month of Jestha of fiscal year 2082/083, according to the latest monthly provincial crime data released by police.Â
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Kathmandu Education minister defends grade 12 results, announces verification committee amid student protests Education, Science and Technology Minister and Government Spokesperson Sasmit Pokharel has defended the publication process of the Grade 12 examination results, stating that the results were released on time through improved administrative efficiency rather than haste.
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Business NEPSE falls 8.5 points as daily turnover drops to Rs 2.83 billion The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) witnessed a sharp decline in trading activity on Thursday, with daily turnover plunging to Rs 2.83 billion from Rs 4.4 billion recorded a day earlier. The benchmark NEPSE index also slipped by 8.50 points, or 0.31 per cent, to close at 2,651.52 points.
Nepal Over three-quarters of Nepal's children face violent discipline, conference told as South Asia pushes child protection action More than a quarter of Nepal's girls are married before turning 18, nearly four in five children experience violent discipline at home, and one in eight is engaged in child labour, figures that Nepal placed on the table at a landmark regional conference in Colombo this week as South Asian nations gathered to accelerate action on ending violence against children.