Heatwave persists in western tarai as monsoon expands its reach

Heatwave persists in western tarai as monsoon expands its reach

Scorching temperatures will continue to grip parts of western Nepal's Tarai on Friday, even as the monsoon gradually strengthens across the rest of the country, the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM) has said.

Scorching temperatures will continue to grip parts of western Nepal's Tarai on Friday, even as the monsoon gradually strengthens across the rest of the country, the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM) has said.

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Monsoon active in east, heatwave continues to scorch western tarai

Monsoon active in east, heatwave continues to scorch western tarai

While monsoon activity is expected to bring rain and thunderstorms to eastern and central parts of the country, intense heatwave conditions will likely persist in several western Tarai districts, according to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology.

While monsoon activity is expected to bring rain and thunderstorms to eastern and central parts of the country, intense heatwave conditions will likely persist in several western Tarai districts, according to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology.

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Heatwave shuts all 163 schools in Nepalgunj for three days

Heatwave shuts all 163 schools in Nepalgunj for three days

With temperatures touching 40 degrees Celsius, Nepalgunj Sub-Metropolitan City has ordered all 163 schools in the area shut for three days starting Wednesday.

With temperatures touching 40 degrees Celsius, Nepalgunj Sub-Metropolitan City has ordered all 163 schools in the area shut for three days starting Wednesday.

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Kathmandu, Pokhara likely to receive rain as Tarai faces rising temperatures

Kathmandu, Pokhara likely to receive rain as Tarai faces rising temperatures

The hilly and Himalayan regions will remain generally cloudy on Wednesday, with moderate rainfall and thunderstorms forecast in several areas, the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology said.

The hilly and Himalayan regions will remain generally cloudy on Wednesday, with moderate rainfall and thunderstorms forecast in several areas, the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology said.

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Capturing every drop: How conservation ponds are recharging Nepal's dry Chure hills

Capturing every drop: How conservation ponds are recharging Nepal's dry Chure hills

Nepal's monsoon has arrived late and is expected to remain weak in its early phase, raising concerns for a country heavily dependent on rainfall for agriculture, drinking water and hydropower.

Nepal's monsoon has arrived late and is expected to remain weak in its early phase, raising concerns for a country heavily dependent on rainfall for agriculture, drinking water and hydropower.

Environment 23 Jun, 2026

Monsoon active in eastern Nepal; rain likely in hilly areas, heatwave persists in western Tarai

Monsoon active in eastern Nepal; rain likely in hilly areas, heatwave persists in...

The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has forecast generally cloudy conditions over the hilly and Himalayan regions of the country and the Tarai of Koshi Province today, with moderate rainfall and thunderstorms likely in several areas.

The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has forecast generally cloudy conditions over the hilly and Himalayan regions of the country and the Tarai of Koshi Province today, with moderate rainfall and thunderstorms likely in several areas.

Environment 23 Jun, 2026

Monsoon weak in most regions; heatwave grips western Tarai

Monsoon weak in most regions; heatwave grips western Tarai

The monsoon remains confined to parts of eastern Nepal, while heatwave conditions have intensified across sections of the western Tarai, according to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM).

The monsoon remains confined to parts of eastern Nepal, while heatwave conditions have intensified across sections of the western Tarai, according to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM).

Environment 22 Jun, 2026

Monsoon arrives in Nepal six days behind schedule, enters eastern Koshi province

Monsoon arrives in Nepal six days behind schedule, enters eastern Koshi province

The southwest monsoon has finally entered Nepal, arriving six days later than its usual schedule, the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM) said in its first Monsoon Onset Bulletin.

The southwest monsoon has finally entered Nepal, arriving six days later than its usual schedule, the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM) said in its first Monsoon Onset Bulletin.

Environment 21 Jun, 2026

SPCC's new Everest rangers help mountain cleanup hit record 90,000 kg

SPCC's new Everest rangers help mountain cleanup hit record 90,000 kg

This spring, for the first time, the Sagarmatha Pollution Control Committee (SPCC) stationed a team of rangers at Camp II on Mount Everest.

This spring, for the first time, the Sagarmatha Pollution Control Committee (SPCC) stationed a team of rangers at Camp II on Mount Everest.

Environment 21 Jun, 2026

Rain, thunderstorms forecast for eastern hills as heatwave grips western Tarai

Rain, thunderstorms forecast for eastern hills as heatwave grips western Tarai

The country is set to experience a sharp weather contrast today, with moderate to heavy rainfall and thunderstorms forecast in eastern Nepal, while heatwave conditions are expected to persist across parts of the western Tarai.

The country is set to experience a sharp weather contrast today, with moderate to heavy rainfall and thunderstorms forecast in eastern Nepal, while heatwave conditions are expected to persist across parts of the western Tarai.

Environment 19 Jun, 2026

Govt aims for zero deaths in monsoon disasters: Home Minister Gurung

Govt aims for zero deaths in monsoon disasters: Home Minister Gurung

Minister for Home Affairs Sudan Gurung has said the government's goal is to ensure zero human casualties from monsoon-related disasters through enhanced preparedness and coordinated response.

Minister for Home Affairs Sudan Gurung has said the government's goal is to ensure zero human casualties from monsoon-related disasters through enhanced preparedness and coordinated response.

Environment 18 Jun, 2026

Rain, thunderstorms forecast in hill regions; Tarai braces for scorching heat

Rain, thunderstorms forecast in hill regions; Tarai braces for scorching heat

The Meteorological Forecasting Division has predicted rain and thunderstorms in several hilly and mountainous districts today, even as sweltering temperatures and hot day conditions continue across large parts of the Tarai, with mercury likely to reach as high as 41 degrees Celsius in some areas.

The Meteorological Forecasting Division has predicted rain and thunderstorms in several hilly and mountainous districts today, even as sweltering temperatures and hot day conditions continue across large parts of the Tarai, with mercury likely to reach as high as 41 degrees Celsius in some areas.

Environment 18 Jun, 2026

Monsoon rains to persist in hills as heatwave grips western tarai

Monsoon rains to persist in hills as heatwave grips western tarai

Light to moderate rainfall accompanied by thunder and lightning is likely in several hilly and Himalayan districts today, while hot weather conditions are expected to continue in parts of the western Tarai, according to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM).

Light to moderate rainfall accompanied by thunder and lightning is likely in several hilly and Himalayan districts today, while hot weather conditions are expected to continue in parts of the western Tarai, according to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM).

Environment 17 Jun, 2026

Monsoon delayed as El Niño develops in Pacific; DHM warns of possible weak season ahead

Monsoon delayed as El Niño develops in Pacific; DHM warns of possible weak season...

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.

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.

Environment 16 Jun, 2026

Thame's lesson for Nepal's climate future

Thame's lesson for Nepal's climate future

A firsthand visit to the site of the 2024 glacial lake outburst flood reveals why Nepal must rethink mountain risk assessment, strengthen climate governance, and prepare for a future of growing cryospheric hazards.

A firsthand visit to the site of the 2024 glacial lake outburst flood reveals why Nepal must rethink mountain risk assessment, strengthen climate governance, and prepare for a future of growing cryospheric hazards.

Environment 15 Jun, 2026

Thunderstorms to drench hills as heatwave-like conditions grip tarai

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.

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.

Environment 15 Jun, 2026

Thunderstorms likely across hills and mountains; Heavy rain risk persists despite partial cloud cover

Thunderstorms likely across hills and mountains; Heavy rain risk persists despite...

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.

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.

Environment 14 Jun, 2026

South Asian experts gather in Kathmandu to chart future of pangolin conservation

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.

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.

Environment 08 Jun, 2026

Tarai braces for scorching heat as temperatures near 40°C

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).

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).

Environment 08 Jun, 2026

Rain, thunderstorms likely in hills and Himalayan regions; heatwave continues in Terai

Rain, thunderstorms likely in hills and Himalayan regions; heatwave continues in...

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.

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.

Environment 07 Jun, 2026