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

Nepali adventurers launch 'Summit to Sea' Expedition from Everest to Bay of Bengal

Nepali adventurers launch 'Summit to Sea' Expedition from Everest to Bay of Bengal

A groundbreaking 1,830-mile expedition combining mountaineering and river kayaking aims to highlight the critical link between Himalayan glaciers and downstream freshwater ecosystems while promoting environmental stewardship across South Asia.

A groundbreaking 1,830-mile expedition combining mountaineering and river kayaking aims to highlight the critical link between Himalayan glaciers and downstream freshwater ecosystems while promoting environmental stewardship across South Asia.

Environment 25 Jan, 2026

Nepal becomes first South Asian country to sign LEAF Coalition deal

Nepal becomes first South Asian country to sign LEAF Coalition deal

Nepal has become the first South Asian country to sign an agreement with the LEAF (Lowering Emissions by Accelerating Forest Finance) Coalition, securing up to USD 55 million in climate finance for forest conservation.

Nepal has become the first South Asian country to sign an agreement with the LEAF (Lowering Emissions by Accelerating Forest Finance) Coalition, securing up to USD 55 million in climate finance for forest conservation.

Environment 24 Jan, 2026

Moderate rain and snow likely in several provinces from Friday

Moderate rain and snow likely in several provinces from Friday

Moderate snowfall is also forecast in several high-hill and mountainous regions across the country.

Moderate snowfall is also forecast in several high-hill and mountainous regions across the country.

Environment 22 Jan, 2026

'Living Sagarmatha' strategy launched

'Living Sagarmatha' strategy launched

The government on Monday formally launched Living Sagarmatha: Nepal Mountain Resilience Strategy, a comprehensive national framework aimed at strengthening the resilience of Nepal’s mountain ecosystems and communities in the face of accelerating climate change.

The government on Monday formally launched Living Sagarmatha: Nepal Mountain Resilience Strategy, a comprehensive national framework aimed at strengthening the resilience of Nepal’s mountain ecosystems and communities in the face of accelerating climate change.

Environment 20 Jan, 2026

Global leaders urged to reject fossil-fuelled growth at Davos

Global leaders urged to reject fossil-fuelled growth at Davos

As global political and business leaders gather at the World Economic Forum in Davos, a coalition of more than 20 prominent economists, scientists and business leaders has called on them to demonstrate “serious leadership” by moving away from fossil-fuelled economic growth and redefining prosperity for the 21st century.

As global political and business leaders gather at the World Economic Forum in Davos, a coalition of more than 20 prominent economists, scientists and business leaders has called on them to demonstrate “serious leadership” by moving away from fossil-fuelled economic growth and redefining prosperity for the 21st century.

Environment 20 Jan, 2026

Westerly winds bring fog in terai, light rain and snow possible in high hills

Westerly winds bring fog in terai, light rain and snow possible in high hills

Mist and fog are likely to persist in parts of the Terai region today as the country experiences the influence of westerly winds, according to the Meteorological Forecasting Division.

Mist and fog are likely to persist in parts of the Terai region today as the country experiences the influence of westerly winds, according to the Meteorological Forecasting Division.

Environment 18 Jan, 2026

Aquatic bird numbers rise, species diversity falls in Pokhara Valley

Aquatic bird numbers rise, species diversity falls in Pokhara Valley

The latest census of aquatic birds in the wetlands and lakes of the Pokhara Valley has recorded an increase in overall bird numbers but a decline in species diversity, raising concerns among conservationists.

The latest census of aquatic birds in the wetlands and lakes of the Pokhara Valley has recorded an increase in overall bird numbers but a decline in species diversity, raising concerns among conservationists.

Environment 14 Jan, 2026

Build Up Nepal wins Zayed Sustainability Prize 2026

Build Up Nepal wins Zayed Sustainability Prize 2026

Nepal-based social enterprise Build Up Nepal has been awarded the prestigious Zayed Sustainability Prize 2026 in the Climate Action category, recognising its innovative contribution to sustainable and disaster-resilient construction.

Nepal-based social enterprise Build Up Nepal has been awarded the prestigious Zayed Sustainability Prize 2026 in the Climate Action category, recognising its innovative contribution to sustainable and disaster-resilient construction.

Environment 13 Jan, 2026

Nepal declares its first Fish Sanctuary in Lower Karnali River

Nepal declares its first Fish Sanctuary in Lower Karnali River

In a landmark step for freshwater biodiversity conservation, Nepal has declared its first Fish Sanctuary in the Lower Karnali River, with Rajapur and Tikapur municipalities jointly announcing the protected area through a public declaration on Thursday.

In a landmark step for freshwater biodiversity conservation, Nepal has declared its first Fish Sanctuary in the Lower Karnali River, with Rajapur and Tikapur municipalities jointly announcing the protected area through a public declaration on Thursday.

Environment 10 Jan, 2026

'His sacrifice will inspire nation to take environmental rights seriously'

'His sacrifice will inspire nation to take environmental rights seriously'

Laxmi Mahato, Dilip Mahato’s sister, believes that her brother’s sacrifice will inspire the entire nation to take environmental rights seriously.

Laxmi Mahato, Dilip Mahato’s sister, believes that her brother’s sacrifice will inspire the entire nation to take environmental rights seriously.

Environment 10 Jan, 2026

Schools shut for a week in Kailali amid severe cold

Schools shut for a week in Kailali amid severe cold

Gauriganga Municipality in Kailali has announced a week-long closure of schools to protect students from the impact of a severe cold wave.

Gauriganga Municipality in Kailali has announced a week-long closure of schools to protect students from the impact of a severe cold wave.

Environment 07 Jan, 2026

KU law students lead eco-justice initiative along Roshi River

KU law students lead eco-justice initiative along Roshi River

Students from Kathmandu University School of Law have launched a comprehensive eco-justice initiative focusing on environmental governance and community impacts along the Roshi River corridor.

Students from Kathmandu University School of Law have launched a comprehensive eco-justice initiative focusing on environmental governance and community impacts along the Roshi River corridor.

Environment 04 Jan, 2026

From tigers to snow leopards: WWF Nepal charts conservation progress and risks in 2025

From tigers to snow leopards: WWF Nepal charts conservation progress and risks in...

As 2025 draws to a close, WWF Nepal has underscored major conservation achievements alongside growing climate and biodiversity challenges, calling for stronger dialogue and collaboration with the media and stakeholders.

As 2025 draws to a close, WWF Nepal has underscored major conservation achievements alongside growing climate and biodiversity challenges, calling for stronger dialogue and collaboration with the media and stakeholders.

Environment 02 Jan, 2026

Fog blankets Terai, light snowfall forecast in high hills and mountains

Fog blankets Terai, light snowfall forecast in high hills and mountains

Dense fog and mist have affected large parts of the Terai, while light snowfall and rain are forecast in the country’s high hilly and mountainous regions, according to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM).

Dense fog and mist have affected large parts of the Terai, while light snowfall and rain are forecast in the country’s high hilly and mountainous regions, according to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM).

Environment 02 Jan, 2026

As melting glaciers reveal decades of trash, Nepal moves to clean up the Himalayas

As melting glaciers reveal decades of trash, Nepal moves to clean up the Himalayas

High above the clouds, where prayer flags snap in thin air, and climbers chase lifelong dreams, another, quieter legacy has been building for decades: discarded oxygen cylinders, torn tents, frozen human waste, and even the remains of those who never made it back.

High above the clouds, where prayer flags snap in thin air, and climbers chase lifelong dreams, another, quieter legacy has been building for decades: discarded oxygen cylinders, torn tents, frozen human waste, and even the remains of those who never made it back.

Environment 24 Dec, 2025

Gaur schools closed to avoid biting cold

Gaur schools closed to avoid biting cold

All schools in Gaur Municipality in Rautahat district have been closed until Friday citing biting cold in the district in the past few days.

All schools in Gaur Municipality in Rautahat district have been closed until Friday citing biting cold in the district in the past few days.

Environment 23 Dec, 2025

'Swachya Sagarmatha' project launched to strengthen waste management in Everest region

'Swachya Sagarmatha' project launched to strengthen waste management in Everest...

WWF Nepal and the Sagarmatha Pollution Control Committee (SPCC) Friday convened key government representatives, local authorities, development partners, and community organizations at the inception workshop of the Swachya Sagarmatha: Sustainable Waste Management for Clean Himalaya Project.

WWF Nepal and the Sagarmatha Pollution Control Committee (SPCC) Friday convened key government representatives, local authorities, development partners, and community organizations at the inception workshop of the Swachya Sagarmatha: Sustainable Waste Management for Clean Himalaya Project.

Environment 13 Dec, 2025