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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

Very heavy rain forecast Sunday in Karnali and Sudurpashchim hills

The hilly areas of Karnali and Sudurpashchim provinces are likely to see very heavy rainfall on Sunday, as the monsoon continues to affect the entire country, according to the Meteorological Forecasting Division.

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Sudden flood from China hits Rasuwa, downstream alert issued

A huge and sudden flood entered the Bhote Koshi River from the Chinese side on Wednesday morning, causing major damage in parts of Rasuwa and prompting authorities to issue high-alert warnings downstream as far as Muglin.

26 Aug, 2026

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Kathmandu, Pokhara face rain chances as Tarai stays hot

Parts of Koshi, Bagmati and Gandaki provinces are at risk of heavy rainfall on Wednesday, as monsoon conditions continue to bring rain and thunderstorms across Nepal.

26 Aug, 2026

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Dhankuta Municipality signs agreement for Hi-CAS climate project

Dhankuta Municipality recently signed a letter of intent with the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) for the implementation of the Integrated Climate Adaptation Solution for the Hindu Kush Himalaya (Hi-CAS) project.

19 Aug, 2026

FIle - Jawang Khola landslide in Dhanding Benighat Rorang -10 along the Prithvi Highway. Photo: Keshav Adhikari

Police warn travellers as floods, landslides disrupt roads nationwide

Continuous rainfall has triggered landslides and flooding, disrupting traffic on several major highways and roads across the country, with some routes completely blocked and others subject to nighttime travel restrictions.

02 Aug, 2026

Three dead, 21 injured in 42 disaster incidents across Nepal in 24 hours

29 Jul, 2026

Heavy rain likely in four provinces as monsoon remains active

25 Jul, 2026

Public land along rivers 'sold by land mafias,' campaigners warn

22 Jul, 2026

MetLife Foundation grants $120,000 to WWF Nepal for flood resilience project in Karnali

20 Jul, 2026

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Heavy rain forecast for four provinces as monsoon trough shifts north

Heavy rain is forecast in parts of four provinces, with Gandaki, Lumbini, Karnali and Sudurpashchim likely to see intense rainfall in their hilly areas as the monsoon trough moves north of its normal position.

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Heavy rain forecast across western Nepal, very heavy rain possible in Sudurpashchim

Sudurpashchim could face very heavy rainfall tonight, with one or two places in the province’s hilly and Terai areas expected to receive intense rain, according to the Meteorological Forecasting Division.

File - Buffaloes cool off in the Syali River at Shuklaphanta Nagarpalika-12, Kanchanpur, as temperatures rise. Photo: Rajendra Prasad Paneru/RSS

Western Nepal faces 38°C heat as very heavy rain threatens hills

Western Nepal is set for a sharp weather contrast on Friday, with Dhangadhi and Nepalgunj forecast to reach up to 38°C while parts of Karnali and Sudurpashchim face the possibility of very heavy rainfall.

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

Nepal faces near 40°C heat as heavy rain forecast for several areas

Nepal is set for a sharp mix of near 40°C heat and heavy monsoon rain on Thursday, with temperatures forecast to reach 40°C in Janakpur even as several provinces brace for heavy downpours.

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Nepal's Tarai to swelter at up to 39°C as hills brace for rain

While parts of Nepal’s hills prepare for rain, the heat will intensify across the southern plains on Wednesday, with Janakpur forecast to reach as high as 39°C.

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Nepal weather: Rain, thunderstorms likely in hills and Himalayas today

Rain and thundershowers are likely in parts of Nepal on Tuesday, with the Himalayan and hilly regions expected to remain generally cloudy while conditions in the Terai will be partly cloudy, according to the Meteorological Forecasting Division.

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Monday weather: Heavy to very heavy rain possible in several provinces

Heavy rainfall is likely in several parts of Nepal on Monday, with the Meteorological Forecasting Division warning of very heavy rain in some areas as the monsoon continues to affect the country.

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Monsoon eases, heavy rain risk shrinks to parts of Koshi, Bagmati

The monsoon showed signs of easing on Friday, with the Meteorological Forecasting Division saying the risk of widespread heavy rainfall has diminished as the monsoon trough returned to its normal position.

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, gusty winds to hit western Nepal as monsoon stays active

Gusty winds are expected to accompany thunderstorms in parts of western Nepal on Thursday as the active monsoon system continues to bring heavy rainfall to several hill districts, the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology said.

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Heavy rain threat shifts west as monsoon remains active

Heavy to very heavy rainfall is forecast in parts of six provinces on Wednesday as an active monsoon system continues to affect Nepal, raising the risk of landslides, flash floods and travel disruptions in several hilly districts.

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Heavy rain threat shifts east as monsoon focus narrows to Koshi, Madhesh

The focus of the monsoon has shifted towards eastern Nepal, with forecasters warning of heavy rainfall in parts of Koshi and Madhesh provinces while conditions are expected to be relatively less intense across much of the rest of the country.

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Monsoon shifts north, raising risk of very heavy rain in Lumbini and Karnali

The Meteorological Forecasting Division has warned of very heavy rainfall in parts of Lumbini and Karnali provinces on Monday as the monsoon trough has shifted slightly north of its normal position, increasing the likelihood of intense downpours across several regions.

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Heavy rain threat shifts to central, eastern Nepal as monsoon intensifies

The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM) has warned of heavy to very heavy rainfall across parts of central and eastern Nepal on Sunday as the monsoon trough shifts northwards towards the southern plains, increasing the likelihood of intense downpours.

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Kathmandu, Pokhara face 60% rain probability; Public urged to stay alert

The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM) has forecast widespread rainfall across Nepal on Wednesday, with heavy downpours likely at one or two places in the hilly districts of six provinces.

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Bagmati to build temporary bridges to reconnect flood-hit areas

Bagmati Province plans to build bailey bridges, suspension bridges and temporary crossings at suitable locations to restore access to communities cut off by the Bhotekoshi flood and landslides.

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WHO releases $150,000 for Nepal flood response

The World Health Organization (WHO) has released $150,000 from its South-East Asia Regional Health Emergency Fund (SEARHEF) to support urgent health needs in communities affected by the devastating flash floods in Nepal.

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Nepal Army Intensifies Search Operations, Recovers 72 Bodies In Chitwan

Nepal Army's Naya Gorakh Gana team, deployed for Chitwan National Park's security, has recovered 72 bodies so far using technology-aided search and rescue during the disaster, led by Ganapati Rajendra Baniya.

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Army engineers prepare blasting to rescue trapped in Trishuli tunnel

Nepal Army engineers have begun preparations for blasting and widening an access point as part of an increasingly difficult effort to rescue people trapped inside the Upper Trishuli 3 ‘A’ hydropower project tunnel in Nuwakot.

A section of the Prithvi Highway at Krishnabhir in Benighat Rorang Rural Municipality, Dhading, collapsed on Sunday morning following floods in the Trishuli River. The road cave-in has completely halted vehicular movement along the vital highway stretch. Photo: Deepa Lamshal/RSS

Landslide blocks Prithvi Highway in Dhading

Vehicular movement along the Prithvi Highway has been disrupted after a landslide blocked the road at Krishnabhir in Dhading on Saturday.

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NAIMA to contribute Rs 5 million to Rasuwa flood relief fund

The Nepal Automobile Importers and Manufacturers Association (NAIMA) has decided to contribute Rs 5 million to the Prime Minister Disaster Relief Fund for relief and rehabilitation of communities affected by the devastating Bhotekoshi River flood in Rasuwa.

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Australia provides AUD 2m for flood relief in Nepal

The Australian government has provided AUD 2 million to support the UN World Food Programme’s (WFP) emergency food assistance and logistics operations for communities affected by the devastating floods in northern Nepal.

File - Families await information about their relative following the flash floods outside the post-mortem at Teaching Hospital in Kathmandu, Nepal, on Friday, August 28, 2026. Photo: Skanda Gautam/THT

Nearly 160,000 women, girls affected by Nepal floods: UN Women

Nearly 160,000 women and girls in Rasuwa and Nuwakot have been directly or indirectly affected by the devastating flash floods that struck Nepal on August 26, with UN Women warning that the disaster is exposing them to heightened risks of violence, exploitation and deprivation.

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Kumari Job integrates AI-powered ATS with LinkedIn

Nepal-based job portal and HR solutions provider Kumari Job has integrated its AI-powered Applicant Tracking System (ATS) with LinkedIn to streamline recruitment and expand employers’ access to potential candidates.

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Revitalising the jute industry: A call for thorough examination

The government’s recent move to form a committee to examine and propose measures for reviving the long-ailing Biratnagar Jute Mills (BJM) deserves close scrutiny.

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Man arrested in Ramechhap for faking Rs 120,000 donation

Police have arrested a 32-year-old man in Ramechhap for allegedly using ChatGPT to create a fake bank statement showing a Rs 120,000 donation to the Prime Minister’s Disaster Relief Fund and promoting it on social media.

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30-year-old man arrested in Ramechhap for rape of minor girl

Police have arrested a 30-year-old man in Ramechhap over the alleged rape of a 16-year-old girl in Gokulganga Rural Municipality, according to the District Police Office.

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