Weather department urges public not to panic over rain rumours

Weather department urges public not to panic over rain rumours

The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has urged the public not to panic over social media reports of prolonged rainfall, saying rain is possible in some parts of the country from next Tuesday but its location, intensity and duration remain uncertain.

The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has urged the public not to panic over social media reports of prolonged rainfall, saying rain is possible in some parts of the country from next Tuesday but its location, intensity and duration remain uncertain.

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Nepal prepares COP31 position paper, seeks climate finance and mountain risk support

Nepal prepares COP31 position paper, seeks climate finance and mountain risk support

Nepal is finalising its position paper for the UN Climate Change Conference (COP31), seeking stronger international support for climate finance, adaptation and loss and damage as it prepares to highlight the risks facing mountain communities.

Nepal is finalising its position paper for the UN Climate Change Conference (COP31), seeking stronger international support for climate finance, adaptation and loss and damage as it prepares to highlight the risks facing mountain communities.

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Rain, thunderstorms possible in Himalayan and hilly regions on Monday

Rain, thunderstorms possible in Himalayan and hilly regions on Monday

Light rain and snowfall accompanied by thunder and lightning are possible at isolated places in Nepal's Himalayan region and the hilly areas of Koshi, Bagmati and Gandaki provinces on Monday, according to the Meteorological Forecasting Division.

Light rain and snowfall accompanied by thunder and lightning are possible at isolated places in Nepal's Himalayan region and the hilly areas of Koshi, Bagmati and Gandaki provinces on Monday, according to the Meteorological Forecasting Division.

Environment 19 Oct, 2026

Rain, thunderstorms likely in parts of Nepal as western system influences weather

Rain, thunderstorms likely in parts of Nepal as western system influences weather

Rain and thunderstorms are likely in parts of Nepal’s hilly and Himalayan regions on Friday, with moderate rainfall or snowfall accompanied by thunder and lightning forecast at several places, according to the Meteorological Forecasting Division.

Rain and thunderstorms are likely in parts of Nepal’s hilly and Himalayan regions on Friday, with moderate rainfall or snowfall accompanied by thunder and lightning forecast at several places, according to the Meteorological Forecasting Division.

Environment 16 Oct, 2026

Monsoon withdraws from Nepal, 12 days later than average

Monsoon withdraws from Nepal, 12 days later than average

The monsoon has withdrawn from all parts of Nepal, 12 days later than its average withdrawal date, the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM) said.

The monsoon has withdrawn from all parts of Nepal, 12 days later than its average withdrawal date, the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM) said.

Environment 15 Oct, 2026

Light rain, snowfall likely in Himalayan regions and hills

Light rain, snowfall likely in Himalayan regions and hills

Light rain and snowfall accompanied by thunder and lightning are likely at one or two places in the Himalayan region and parts of the hills on Wednesday, according to the Meteorological Forecasting Division.

Light rain and snowfall accompanied by thunder and lightning are likely at one or two places in the Himalayan region and parts of the hills on Wednesday, according to the Meteorological Forecasting Division.

Environment 14 Oct, 2026

Rain, snowfall likely in Himalayan areas of Karnali, Sudurpashchim

Rain, snowfall likely in Himalayan areas of Karnali, Sudurpashchim

Rain and snowfall accompanied by thunder and lightning are likely in parts of Nepal’s Himalayan and hilly regions on Tuesday, while most Terai areas are expected to experience mainly fair weather, according to the Meteorological Forecasting Division.

Rain and snowfall accompanied by thunder and lightning are likely in parts of Nepal’s Himalayan and hilly regions on Tuesday, while most Terai areas are expected to experience mainly fair weather, according to the Meteorological Forecasting Division.

Environment 13 Oct, 2026

Light rain, snowfall possible in Himalayan and hilly areas

Light rain, snowfall possible in Himalayan and hilly areas

Light rain and snowfall are likely at one or two places in Nepal’s Himalayan and hilly regions on Monday, while most Terai areas are expected to experience mainly fair weather, according to the Meteorological Forecasting Division.

Light rain and snowfall are likely at one or two places in Nepal’s Himalayan and hilly regions on Monday, while most Terai areas are expected to experience mainly fair weather, according to the Meteorological Forecasting Division.

Environment 12 Oct, 2026

Rain, thunderstorms likely across Nepal's hills and mountains

Rain, thunderstorms likely across Nepal's hills and mountains

Scattered rainfall accompanied by thunder and lightning is likely across the Himalayan and hilly regions of several provinces on Sunday, while most parts of the Terai are expected to remain mainly clear, according to the Meteorological Forecasting Division.

Scattered rainfall accompanied by thunder and lightning is likely across the Himalayan and hilly regions of several provinces on Sunday, while most parts of the Terai are expected to remain mainly clear, according to the Meteorological Forecasting Division.

Environment 11 Oct, 2026

Heavy rain likely in four provinces as storms persist across Nepal

Heavy rain likely in four provinces as storms persist across Nepal

Heavy rainfall is likely at one or two places in the hilly areas of Koshi, Bagmati, Karnali and Sudurpashchim provinces on Friday, while rain and snowfall accompanied by thunder, lightning, windstorms and hail are expected in several parts of the country, according to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology.

Heavy rainfall is likely at one or two places in the hilly areas of Koshi, Bagmati, Karnali and Sudurpashchim provinces on Friday, while rain and snowfall accompanied by thunder, lightning, windstorms and hail are expected in several parts of the country, according to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology.

Environment 09 Oct, 2026

Heavy rain likely in Bagmati, Gandaki as storms sweep Nepal

Heavy rain likely in Bagmati, Gandaki as storms sweep Nepal

Heavy rainfall is likely at one or two places in the hilly areas of Bagmati and Gandaki provinces on Thursday, while moderate rain with thunder and lightning is expected at several places across the country, according to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology.

Heavy rainfall is likely at one or two places in the hilly areas of Bagmati and Gandaki provinces on Thursday, while moderate rain with thunder and lightning is expected at several places across the country, according to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology.

Environment 08 Oct, 2026

Rain to continue across Nepal until Friday, weather to improve Saturday

Rain to continue across Nepal until Friday, weather to improve Saturday

Rain and thunderstorms are likely to continue across most parts of Nepal through Friday, with weather conditions expected to begin improving from Saturday, according to the Meteorological Forecasting Division.

Rain and thunderstorms are likely to continue across most parts of Nepal through Friday, with weather conditions expected to begin improving from Saturday, according to the Meteorological Forecasting Division.

Environment 07 Oct, 2026

Heavy rain, thunderstorms likely in several parts of Nepal

Heavy rain, thunderstorms likely in several parts of Nepal

Heavy rainfall is likely at one or two places in the hilly and Terai areas of Lumbini and Sudurpashchim provinces and the hilly areas of Bagmati, Gandaki and Karnali provinces on Wednesday, according to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology.

Heavy rainfall is likely at one or two places in the hilly and Terai areas of Lumbini and Sudurpashchim provinces and the hilly areas of Bagmati, Gandaki and Karnali provinces on Wednesday, according to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology.

Environment 07 Oct, 2026

Heavy rain likely in parts of Lumbini, Sudurpashchim

Heavy rain likely in parts of Lumbini, Sudurpashchim

Generally cloudy conditions will prevail across the country on Tuesday, with heavy rainfall likely at one or two places in the hilly and Terai areas of Lumbini and Sudurpashchim provinces and the hilly areas of Bagmati, Gandaki and Karnali provinces, according to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology.

Generally cloudy conditions will prevail across the country on Tuesday, with heavy rainfall likely at one or two places in the hilly and Terai areas of Lumbini and Sudurpashchim provinces and the hilly areas of Bagmati, Gandaki and Karnali provinces, according to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology.

Environment 06 Oct, 2026

Rain, snowfall likely in several parts of country

Rain, snowfall likely in several parts of country

Moderate rain and snowfall are likely at a few places in the Himalayan and hilly areas of Koshi, Bagmati, Gandaki and Lumbini provinces on Monday, according to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology.

Moderate rain and snowfall are likely at a few places in the Himalayan and hilly areas of Koshi, Bagmati, Gandaki and Lumbini provinces on Monday, according to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology.

Environment 05 Oct, 2026

Monsoon withdraws from western Nepal as rain continues in east

Monsoon withdraws from western Nepal as rain continues in east

Nepal's monsoon withdrawal has advanced across much of the western part of the country, while moderate rainfall remains likely in several Himalayan and hilly areas, according to the Meteorological Forecasting Division.

Nepal's monsoon withdrawal has advanced across much of the western part of the country, while moderate rainfall remains likely in several Himalayan and hilly areas, according to the Meteorological Forecasting Division.

Environment 04 Oct, 2026

Climate justice must be put into practice, says Foreign Minister Khanal

Climate justice must be put into practice, says Foreign Minister Khanal

Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal has called on the international community to provide Nepal with accessible, grant-based climate finance, saying climate justice must be translated into concrete action rather than remaining a slogan.

Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal has called on the international community to provide Nepal with accessible, grant-based climate finance, saying climate justice must be translated into concrete action rather than remaining a slogan.

Environment 02 Oct, 2026

Heat-trapping gas once frozen in Arctic ground is slowly leaking and warming the planet

Heat-trapping gas once frozen in Arctic ground is slowly leaking and warming the...

As Ted Schuur stepped along the edges of Smith Lake, a bubble surfaced from the muck underfoot. And then another.

As Ted Schuur stepped along the edges of Smith Lake, a bubble surfaced from the muck underfoot. And then another.

Environment 02 Oct, 2026

Light to moderate rain likely across Nepal's hills, mountains Friday

Light to moderate rain likely across Nepal's hills, mountains Friday

The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM) has forecast light to moderate rainfall in parts of Nepal on Friday, particularly in the Himalayan and hilly areas of Koshi, Bagmati and Gandaki provinces.

The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM) has forecast light to moderate rainfall in parts of Nepal on Friday, particularly in the Himalayan and hilly areas of Koshi, Bagmati and Gandaki provinces.

Environment 02 Oct, 2026

Cloudy skies, light snowfall forecast across hill regions today

Cloudy skies, light snowfall forecast across hill regions today

Light rain and snowfall are likely at a few places in the Himalayan and hilly regions of Koshi and Bagmati provinces on Thursday, according to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology.

Light rain and snowfall are likely at a few places in the Himalayan and hilly regions of Koshi and Bagmati provinces on Thursday, according to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology.

Environment 01 Oct, 2026