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   Tuesday, 22 September 2026

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Snowfall around Jharkot, Muktinath, Jhararkot, and Khhinga in the areas of Wagung Muktikshetra Rural Municipality-1, Muktikshetra Mustang, after snowfall from Friday night, shows thick white snow and surrounding areas on Sunday afternoon. With this, heavy snowfall has occurred for the sixth time this year in Mustang. Photo: Sushil Babu Thakali / RSS

Light rain, thunderstorms likely in hilly, Himalayan regions

Light rain, thunderstorms likely in hilly, Himalayan regions

Light rain accompanied by thunder and lightning is likely at several places across Nepal’s hilly and Himalayan regions today, according to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM).
Light rain accompanied by thunder and lightning is likely at several places across Nepal’s hilly and Himalayan regions today, according to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM).
Environment 23 Mar, 2026
Jaco du Toit, UNESCO Representative to Nepal addressing the participants at workshop. Courtesy: UNESCO

Sherpa living heritage documented in Thame to boost climate resilience

Sherpa living heritage documented in Thame to boost climate resilience

A community-led initiative in Thame, Solukhumbu, has documented and validated eight elements of Sherpa living heritage as part of efforts to strengthen climate resilience following the 2024 Glacial Lake Outburst Flood (GLOF).
A community-led initiative in Thame, Solukhumbu, has documented and validated eight elements of Sherpa living heritage as part of efforts to strengthen climate resilience following the 2024 Glacial Lake Outburst Flood (GLOF).
Environment 23 Mar, 2026
Photo Courtesy: WWF Nepal

Govt, WWF Nepal launch rangeland conservation project in Dolpa

Govt, WWF Nepal launch rangeland conservation project in Dolpa

The Government of Nepal, in partnership with WWF Nepal, has launched a four-year conservation initiative aimed at protecting high-altitude rangelands in upper Dolpa while supporting local livelihoods and preserving indigenous cultural heritage.
The Government of Nepal, in partnership with WWF Nepal, has launched a four-year conservation initiative aimed at protecting high-altitude rangelands in upper Dolpa while supporting local livelihoods and preserving indigenous cultural heritage.
Environment 22 Mar, 2026
File - A general view of Kathmandu. Photo: Hariram Bhetuwal/RSS

Light rain likely in hills as partly cloudy weather prevails elsewhere

Light rain likely in hills as partly cloudy weather prevails elsewhere

The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has forecast partly to generally cloudy conditions across the country today, with chances of light rain and thunderstorms in some regions.
The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has forecast partly to generally cloudy conditions across the country today, with chances of light rain and thunderstorms in some regions.
Environment 22 Mar, 2026
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Cloudy skies, rain and storms likely across country this afternoon and evening

Cloudy skies, rain and storms likely across country this afternoon and evening

With much of the day already underway, the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has forecast unsettled weather conditions for the remaining hours, with rain, thunderstorms and windstorms likely in several parts of the country.
With much of the day already underway, the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has forecast unsettled weather conditions for the remaining hours, with rain, thunderstorms and windstorms likely in several parts of the country.
Environment 21 Mar, 2026
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NDRRMA urges caution as heavy rain, snowfall and storms forecast

NDRRMA urges caution as heavy rain, snowfall and storms forecast

The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA) has urged the public to remain on high alert as heavy rainfall, snowfall and strong winds are forecast in various parts of the country over the next few days.
The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA) has urged the public to remain on high alert as heavy rainfall, snowfall and strong winds are forecast in various parts of the country over the next few days.
Environment 20 Mar, 2026
FILE Photo: RSS

Western system brings rain, thunderstorms across several provinces

Western system brings rain, thunderstorms across several provinces

The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM) has forecast generally cloudy conditions with chances of rainfall and thunderstorms in several parts of the country today under the influence of a western low-pressure system and local winds.
The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM) has forecast generally cloudy conditions with chances of rainfall and thunderstorms in several parts of the country today under the influence of a western low-pressure system and local winds.
Environment 19 Mar, 2026
FILE - A man pours cold water onto his head to cool off on a sweltering hot day in the Mediterranean Sea in Beirut, Lebanon. Photo: AP

Climate change intensified global heat exposure, study finds

Climate change intensified global heat exposure, study finds

A new seasonal analysis by Climate Central has found that more than one in six people worldwide experienced temperatures strongly influenced by climate change every day between December 2025 and February 2026.
A new seasonal analysis by Climate Central has found that more than one in six people worldwide experienced temperatures strongly influenced by climate change every day between December 2025 and February 2026.
Environment 19 Mar, 2026
Photo: KU

Kathmandu University to host Himalayan University Consortium stakeholders' retreat

Kathmandu University to host Himalayan University Consortium stakeholders' retreat

Kathmandu University (KU) is set to host a retreat for the stakeholders of the Himalayan University Consortium (HUC) on March 18 and 19 in Kathmandu. The retreat aims to enhance coordination and communication among universities in the Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH) region.
Kathmandu University (KU) is set to host a retreat for the stakeholders of the Himalayan University Consortium (HUC) on March 18 and 19 in Kathmandu. The retreat aims to enhance coordination and communication among universities in the Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH) region.
Environment 17 Mar, 2026
FILE Photo: RSS

Western disturbance to bring rain, snowfall in several provinces today

Western disturbance to bring rain, snowfall in several provinces today

A western low-pressure system currently influencing Nepal’s weather is expected to bring light rain, snowfall and thunderstorms in several mountainous areas of the country today, according to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology.
A western low-pressure system currently influencing Nepal’s weather is expected to bring light rain, snowfall and thunderstorms in several mountainous areas of the country today, according to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology.
Environment 17 Mar, 2026
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Everest clean-up: New 2kg waste mandate begins this spring

Everest clean-up: New 2kg waste mandate begins this spring

Climbers attempting to summit Mount Everest will now be required to bring back at least two kilograms of garbage from areas above Camp II, as authorities tighten waste management measures on the world's highest peak.
Climbers attempting to summit Mount Everest will now be required to bring back at least two kilograms of garbage from areas above Camp II, as authorities tighten waste management measures on the world's highest peak.
Environment 16 Mar, 2026
FILE Photo: RSS

Western system to bring rain, snowfall and thunderstorms across parts of the country

Western system to bring rain, snowfall and thunderstorms across parts of the country

Several parts of Nepal are likely to experience rainfall, snowfall, and thunderstorms today under the influence of a western low-pressure system, according to the Meteorological Forecasting Division.
Several parts of Nepal are likely to experience rainfall, snowfall, and thunderstorms today under the influence of a western low-pressure system, according to the Meteorological Forecasting Division.
Environment 16 Mar, 2026
FILE Photo: RSS

Rain and snowfall likely in hilly, mountainous regions: DHM

Rain and snowfall likely in hilly, mountainous regions: DHM

The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has forecast rain and snowfall in several hilly and mountainous parts of the country over the next 24 hours due to the partial influence of a westerly low-pressure system.
The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has forecast rain and snowfall in several hilly and mountainous parts of the country over the next 24 hours due to the partial influence of a westerly low-pressure system.
Environment 15 Mar, 2026
A general view of Kathmandu's houses and settlements from Manamaiju on Friday, after overnight rain cleared the fog that had enveloped the valley for several days. Photo: Hariram Bhetuwal/RSS

Rain, snowfall likely in hilly and Himalayan regions

Rain, snowfall likely in hilly and Himalayan regions

The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has forecast rainfall and snowfall in several hilly and Himalayan areas of the country over the next 24 hours due to the partial influence of a western low-pressure system.
The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has forecast rainfall and snowfall in several hilly and Himalayan areas of the country over the next 24 hours due to the partial influence of a western low-pressure system.
Environment 13 Mar, 2026

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