Heat waves that spark damaging droughts are happening more frequently, study finds Heat waves that spark damaging droughts are happening more frequently, study finds The average has likely gone even higher with 2024's record global heat and a 2025 that was nearly as warm, the study's authors said. The average has likely gone even higher with 2024's record global heat and a 2025 that was nearly as warm, the study's authors said. Environment 1d ago
Cloudy skies, chance of light rain and snow in hills and mountains Cloudy skies, chance of light rain and snow in hills and mountains The weather across Nepal is currently influenced by a partial high-pressure system in the upper atmosphere and a low-pressure system in the lower atmosphere near the eastern region, according to the Meteorological Forecasting Division. The weather across Nepal is currently influenced by a partial high-pressure system in the upper atmosphere and a low-pressure system in the lower atmosphere near the eastern region, according to the Meteorological Forecasting Division. Environment 2d ago
Weather to remain generally fair across most parts of the country today Weather to remain generally fair across most parts of the country today The weather across most parts of the country is expected to remain generally fair today, according to the Meteorological Forecasting Division. The weather across most parts of the country is expected to remain generally fair today, according to the Meteorological Forecasting Division. Environment 06 Mar, 2026
Hand pumps transform lives in Teliya, Dang Hand pumps transform lives in Teliya, Dang In the rural community of Teliya, access to safe drinking water was once a daily struggle. For years, families relied on contaminated stream water and rain-fed pits, exposing themselves to waterborne diseases and undermining sanitation practices. Today, that reality has changed. In the rural community of Teliya, access to safe drinking water was once a daily struggle. For years, families relied on contaminated stream water and rain-fed pits, exposing themselves to waterborne diseases and undermining sanitation practices. Today, that reality has changed. Environment 01 Mar, 2026
Migratory birds arrived here to escape harsh winter start returning Migratory birds arrived here to escape harsh winter start returning Migratory birds that travelled here from trans-Himalayan countries to escape harsh winter are returning to their original habitat. Migratory birds that travelled here from trans-Himalayan countries to escape harsh winter are returning to their original habitat. Environment 27 Feb, 2026
Asia-Pacific leaders urge faster SDG Action at Bangkok Forum Asia-Pacific leaders urge faster SDG Action at Bangkok Forum Leaders and development stakeholders from across the Asia-Pacific region have called for accelerated action on water security, energy access, sustainable cities and development partnerships as the 2030 deadline for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) approaches. Leaders and development stakeholders from across the Asia-Pacific region have called for accelerated action on water security, energy access, sustainable cities and development partnerships as the 2030 deadline for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) approaches. Environment 25 Feb, 2026
Western disturbance brings cloud cover, light rain, snowfall likely in hills and Himalayas Western disturbance brings cloud cover, light rain, snowfall likely in hills and... The Meteorological Forecasting Division has said mist is likely in some parts of the Terai region on Wednesday morning, while light rain and snowfall are expected in several hilly and Himalayan areas under the partial influence of a western disturbance. The Meteorological Forecasting Division has said mist is likely in some parts of the Terai region on Wednesday morning, while light rain and snowfall are expected in several hilly and Himalayan areas under the partial influence of a western disturbance. Environment 25 Feb, 2026
Dr. Hemanta Raj Mishra receives the Brian Hodgson Award for Nature Conservation 2026 Dr. Hemanta Raj Mishra receives the Brian Hodgson Award for Nature Conservation 2026 The Brian Hodgson Award for Nature Conservation 2026 was presented to Dr. Hemanta Raj Mishra, Nepal's leading wildlife biologist, at a ceremony held on Sunday, 22 February 2026, at the Aloft Hotel, Kathmandu. The Brian Hodgson Award for Nature Conservation 2026 was presented to Dr. Hemanta Raj Mishra, Nepal's leading wildlife biologist, at a ceremony held on Sunday, 22 February 2026, at the Aloft Hotel, Kathmandu. Environment 23 Feb, 2026
Mist, cloud and scattered snow expected across the country today Mist, cloud and scattered snow expected across the country today ​​​​​​​Morning mist is likely to grip parts of the Terai today as Nepal remains under the partial influence of westerly winds, according to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology's 24-hour forecast issued on Sunday morning. ​​​​​​​Morning mist is likely to grip parts of the Terai today as Nepal remains under the partial influence of westerly winds, according to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology's 24-hour forecast issued on Sunday morning. Environment 22 Feb, 2026
Westerly system brings cloud cover, isolated rain across the country Westerly system brings cloud cover, isolated rain across the country A westerly low-pressure system is influencing weather conditions across Nepal, bringing generally cloudy skies to the hilly and Himalayan regions and the possibility of light rain and snowfall in several provinces. A westerly low-pressure system is influencing weather conditions across Nepal, bringing generally cloudy skies to the hilly and Himalayan regions and the possibility of light rain and snowfall in several provinces. Environment 19 Feb, 2026
Kathmandu AQI drops as holiday cuts traffic Kathmandu AQI drops as holiday cuts traffic Air pollution levels in the Kathmandu Valley fell markedly on Wednesday as vehicular movement declined during the Gyalpo Lhosar public holiday, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) dropping from 191 to 114 within 24 hours. Air pollution levels in the Kathmandu Valley fell markedly on Wednesday as vehicular movement declined during the Gyalpo Lhosar public holiday, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) dropping from 191 to 114 within 24 hours. Environment 18 Feb, 2026
'Prioritise solutions to pollution in poll agendas' 'Prioritise solutions to pollution in poll agendas' In light of deteriorating air quality in Kathmandu as a result of extreme air pollution, industry experts have urged political parties to include resolving the issue in their agendas. They have also emphasised that now is the ideal time for political parties to express their concerns about environmental issues. In light of deteriorating air quality in Kathmandu as a result of extreme air pollution, industry experts have urged political parties to include resolving the issue in their agendas. They have also emphasised that now is the ideal time for political parties to express their concerns about environmental issues. Environment 18 Feb, 2026
Air pollution increasing in Kathmandu Valley ​​​​​​​ Air pollution increasing in Kathmandu Valley ​​​​​​​ The level of air pollution in the Kathmandu Valley has increased. The Air Quality Index (AQI), which was 178 until Monday afternoon, has risen to 191 as of this afternoon. This level is considered unhealthy for everyone, as defined by the US Environmental Protection Agency (US-EPA) standard. The level of air pollution in the Kathmandu Valley has increased. The Air Quality Index (AQI), which was 178 until Monday afternoon, has risen to 191 as of this afternoon. This level is considered unhealthy for everyone, as defined by the US Environmental Protection Agency (US-EPA) standard. Environment 17 Feb, 2026
BWI launches machine learning-enabled river flow forecasting services in Nepal BWI launches machine learning-enabled river flow forecasting services in Nepal Blue Water Intelligence (BWI) has launched machine learning-enabled river flow forecasting and early warning services in Nepal under the HydroNepal Project, marking a key milestone in Nepal–France cooperation under the Nepal–France Green Road Map. Blue Water Intelligence (BWI) has launched machine learning-enabled river flow forecasting and early warning services in Nepal under the HydroNepal Project, marking a key milestone in Nepal–France cooperation under the Nepal–France Green Road Map. Environment 11 Feb, 2026
Govt, WWF Nepal sign $4.5 million deal to promote human-tiger coexistence Govt, WWF Nepal sign $4.5 million deal to promote human-tiger coexistence The Ministry of Forests and Environment and WWF Nepal on Monday signed a project implementation agreement for a $4.5 million initiative aimed at managing human-tiger conflict and promoting coexistence in Nepal's tiger-bearing parks and buffer zones. The Ministry of Forests and Environment and WWF Nepal on Monday signed a project implementation agreement for a $4.5 million initiative aimed at managing human-tiger conflict and promoting coexistence in Nepal's tiger-bearing parks and buffer zones. Environment 10 Feb, 2026
Light rain, snow likely in high hills; Fog to linger in Terai Light rain, snow likely in high hills; Fog to linger in Terai Cloudy weather is expected to prevail across the hilly and Himalayan regions of the country, with a chance of light rain or snowfall at one or two places in the high hills and mountainous areas of Koshi, Gandaki and Karnali provinces over the next 24 hours, according to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM). Cloudy weather is expected to prevail across the hilly and Himalayan regions of the country, with a chance of light rain or snowfall at one or two places in the high hills and mountainous areas of Koshi, Gandaki and Karnali provinces over the next 24 hours, according to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM). Environment 09 Feb, 2026
Kathmandu Valley's air quality reaches 'unhealthy level' Kathmandu Valley's air quality reaches 'unhealthy level' Air quality of Kathmandu Valley has worsened on Sunday and reached 'unhealthy level'. Air quality of Kathmandu Valley has worsened on Sunday and reached 'unhealthy level'. Environment 08 Feb, 2026
Fog in Terai, light snowfall possible in high hills Fog in Terai, light snowfall possible in high hills Fog and mist are likely in parts of the Terai region today, while high hilly and Himalayan areas of Koshi, Bagmati, and Gandaki Provinces will remain generally cloudy, according to the Meteorological Forecasting Division (MFD). Fog and mist are likely in parts of the Terai region today, while high hilly and Himalayan areas of Koshi, Bagmati, and Gandaki Provinces will remain generally cloudy, according to the Meteorological Forecasting Division (MFD). Environment 04 Feb, 2026
Westerly system brings cloudy weather, rain and snowfall across Nepal Westerly system brings cloudy weather, rain and snowfall across Nepal Weather conditions across the country remained influenced by a westerly low-pressure system on Wednesday, resulting in widespread cloud cover along with rainfall and snowfall in several regions. Weather conditions across the country remained influenced by a westerly low-pressure system on Wednesday, resulting in widespread cloud cover along with rainfall and snowfall in several regions. Environment 28 Jan, 2026
Korean educator marks two decades of service to Nepal's schools and mountains Korean educator marks two decades of service to Nepal's schools and mountains A South Korean philanthropist's 20-year journey of educational support and environmental advocacy in Nepal has culminated in recent high-altitude training programs aimed at protecting the Himalayas. A South Korean philanthropist's 20-year journey of educational support and environmental advocacy in Nepal has culminated in recent high-altitude training programs aimed at protecting the Himalayas. Environment 26 Jan, 2026
Kathmandu EC ends election code of conduct from midnight EC spokesperson Narayan Prasad Bhattarai stated that the decision was taken by the commission today.
Nepal HoR Election: 8,197 votes invalid in Kathmandu In the HoR election held on March 5, Kathmandu—the district with the highest literacy rate—recorded a total of 8,197 invalid votes.
Nepal Vote count: RSP continues to lead by a wide margin in PR The Shram Sanskriti Party has secured 313,489 votes, while the Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP) has received 294,355 votes.
World Oil prices soar as Iran names new supreme leader and digs in The last time Brent and U.S. crude futures traded near the current level was in 2022, after Russia invaded Ukraine.
Kathmandu MoHP urges precaution against increasing air pollution in Kathmandu The Ministry has advised people to avoid going outdoors during the morning and evening hours and to compulsorily wear masks if they must go outside.
Nepal Nishcal Rai of NC wins Ilam-1 Nepali Congress candidate Nishcal Rai has been elected to the House of Representatives of Nepal from Ilam Constituency‑1.
Nepal RSP's Sudhan Gurung wins Gorkha-1 with near-double the votes of nearest rival Sudhan Gurung of the Rastriya Swatantra Party has won the House of Representatives seat from Gorkha Constituency-1 in Gandaki Province, securing 29,896 votes — nearly double the tally of his closest competitor.
Sports ANFA condemns surprise lockout of its headquarters, warns of threat to international fixtures The All Nepal Football Association (ANFA) has strongly condemned an unexpected lockout of its central office in Satdobato by the Nepal Football Players Association, calling the action undisciplined and anarchic and warning that it risks derailing not only domestic competitions but critical international fixtures including FIFA series matches, AFC qualification games and the SAFF U-20 Championship.
Business Dusit Thani Himalayan Resort promotes luxury destination weddings in New Delhi Dusit Thani Himalayan Resort Dhulikhel hosted a dinner in New Delhi for leading wedding planners and media representatives to promote Nepal as a luxury destination wedding venue.
