GCF approves $36.1 million grant to help Nepal tackle glacial lake flood risks

GCF approves $36.1 million grant to help Nepal tackle glacial lake flood risks

The Green Climate Fund (GCF) has approved a grant of USD 36.1 million to support Nepal in mitigating the rising threat of glacial lake outburst floods (GLOFs)—one of the most severe and fast-growing climate risks facing the Himalayan region.

The Green Climate Fund (GCF) has approved a grant of USD 36.1 million to support Nepal in mitigating the rising threat of glacial lake outburst floods (GLOFs)—one of the most severe and fast-growing climate risks facing the Himalayan region.

Environment 02 Jul, 2025

Widespread rainfall across country today, heavy showers likely in several provinces

Widespread rainfall across country today, heavy showers likely in several provinces

The weather will remain generally cloudy throughout the country today, according to Meteorological Forecasting Division (MFD).

The weather will remain generally cloudy throughout the country today, according to Meteorological Forecasting Division (MFD).

Environment 01 Jul, 2025

Monsoon trough shifts northward; DHM warns of heavy rainfall, flood risk

Monsoon trough shifts northward; DHM warns of heavy rainfall, flood risk

The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM) has stated that monsoon winds are currently affecting all parts of the country, with the monsoon’s low-pressure trough shifting northward from its usual position, drawing closer to western Nepal.

The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM) has stated that monsoon winds are currently affecting all parts of the country, with the monsoon’s low-pressure trough shifting northward from its usual position, drawing closer to western Nepal.

Environment 30 Jun, 2025

Doko Recyclers, Him Electronics and Practical Action Nepal sign Nepal's first voluntary EPR

Doko Recyclers, Him Electronics and Practical Action Nepal sign Nepal's first...

Doko Recyclers, Him Electronics, and Practical Action Nepal have signed the country’s first voluntary Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) agreement to manage end-of-life electric cooking appliances.

Doko Recyclers, Him Electronics, and Practical Action Nepal have signed the country’s first voluntary Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) agreement to manage end-of-life electric cooking appliances.

Environment 29 Jun, 2025

Heavy rainfall likely in western provinces

Heavy rainfall likely in western provinces

The country remains under the influence of monsoon winds, with widespread rain and thunderstorms expected across various regions, according to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM).

The country remains under the influence of monsoon winds, with widespread rain and thunderstorms expected across various regions, according to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM).

Environment 29 Jun, 2025

How carbon capture works and the debate about whether it's a future climate solution

How carbon capture works and the debate about whether it's a future climate solution

The process, called carbon capture and sequestration, is seen by many as an important way to reduce pollution during a transition to renewable energy.

The process, called carbon capture and sequestration, is seen by many as an important way to reduce pollution during a transition to renewable energy.

Environment 26 Jun, 2025

Plastic pollution persists in Nepal amid low awareness and enforcement struggles

Plastic pollution persists in Nepal amid low awareness and enforcement struggles

Plastic pollution in Nepal is reaching dangerous levels, choking rivers, clogging drains, and piling up in landfills as authorities struggle to enforce existing regulations.

Plastic pollution in Nepal is reaching dangerous levels, choking rivers, clogging drains, and piling up in landfills as authorities struggle to enforce existing regulations.

Environment 26 Jun, 2025

Heavy rainfall likely in several provinces as monsoon intensifies

Heavy rainfall likely in several provinces as monsoon intensifies

The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM) has forecast partly to generally cloudy weather across the country today, with light to moderate rain accompanied by thunder and lightning likely at some places in Bagmati and Gandaki Provinces, including the hilly regions, and at a few locations elsewhere.

The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM) has forecast partly to generally cloudy weather across the country today, with light to moderate rain accompanied by thunder and lightning likely at some places in Bagmati and Gandaki Provinces, including the hilly regions, and at a few locations elsewhere.

Environment 23 Jun, 2025

Heavy rainfall likely in several provinces as Monsoon intensifies

Heavy rainfall likely in several provinces as Monsoon intensifies

The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM) has forecast partly to generally cloudy conditions across the country today, with light to moderate rain accompanied by thunder and lightning likely in many areas of Bagmati, Gandaki, and Lumbini Provinces, as well as in the hilly regions.

The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM) has forecast partly to generally cloudy conditions across the country today, with light to moderate rain accompanied by thunder and lightning likely in many areas of Bagmati, Gandaki, and Lumbini Provinces, as well as in the hilly regions.

Environment 22 Jun, 2025

Monsoon brings spike in water-borne diseases

Monsoon brings spike in water-borne diseases

As the monsoon arrives, bringing relief from the heat, it also ushers in a surge of water-borne illnesses.

As the monsoon arrives, bringing relief from the heat, it also ushers in a surge of water-borne illnesses.

Environment 22 Jun, 2025

Heavy rain likely in Koshi, Bagmati, and Gandaki provinces

Heavy rain likely in Koshi, Bagmati, and Gandaki provinces

The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has forecast partly to generally cloudy skies across the country today, with light to moderate rain accompanied by thunder and lightning likely in several areas.

The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has forecast partly to generally cloudy skies across the country today, with light to moderate rain accompanied by thunder and lightning likely in several areas.

Environment 20 Jun, 2025

Glacier, ice sheet tipping points could occur well below 1.5°C, scientists warn

Glacier, ice sheet tipping points could occur well below 1.5°C, scientists warn

Major tipping points for Earth’s ice sheets and mountain glaciers can occur at temperatures well below 1.5°C, said scientists briefing UN climate negotiators in Bonn on Tuesday.

Major tipping points for Earth’s ice sheets and mountain glaciers can occur at temperatures well below 1.5°C, said scientists briefing UN climate negotiators in Bonn on Tuesday.

Environment 19 Jun, 2025

Air pollution is top health risk in Nepal: World Bank

Air pollution is top health risk in Nepal: World Bank

Air pollution is the leading cause of death and disability in Nepal, with the Kathmandu Valley and Terai identified as the country’s pollution hotspots, according to a new World Bank report released on Tuesday.

Air pollution is the leading cause of death and disability in Nepal, with the Kathmandu Valley and Terai identified as the country’s pollution hotspots, according to a new World Bank report released on Tuesday.

Environment 17 Jun, 2025

Widespread rainfall forecast across Nepal, heavy showers likely in some provinces

Widespread rainfall forecast across Nepal, heavy showers likely in some provinces

The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM) has forecast partly to generally cloudy conditions across the country for today and tonight, with light to moderate rainfall accompanied by thunder and lightning likely in most provinces.

The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM) has forecast partly to generally cloudy conditions across the country for today and tonight, with light to moderate rainfall accompanied by thunder and lightning likely in most provinces.

Environment 17 Jun, 2025

Govt committed to Chure-Terai-Madhesh conservation: Minister Shahi

Govt committed to Chure-Terai-Madhesh conservation: Minister Shahi

Minister for Forest and Environment, Ain Bahadur Shahi, has reiterated the government’s commitment to effectively implementing the Chure-Terai-Madhesh Conservation and Management Master Plan to safeguard the livelihoods of communities reliant on the Chure region.

Minister for Forest and Environment, Ain Bahadur Shahi, has reiterated the government’s commitment to effectively implementing the Chure-Terai-Madhesh Conservation and Management Master Plan to safeguard the livelihoods of communities reliant on the Chure region.

Environment 16 Jun, 2025

Rain, thunderstorms likely across provinces as monsoon conditions prevail

Rain, thunderstorms likely across provinces as monsoon conditions prevail

The Meteorological Forecasting Division (MFD) has predicted partly to generally cloudy skies across the country today, with a likelihood of light to moderate rainfall accompanied by thunder and lightning in several provinces.

The Meteorological Forecasting Division (MFD) has predicted partly to generally cloudy skies across the country today, with a likelihood of light to moderate rainfall accompanied by thunder and lightning in several provinces.

Environment 16 Jun, 2025

11th Chure Conservation Day being observed today

11th Chure Conservation Day being observed today

The 11th Chure Conservation Day is being observed today on the occasion of the establishment of President Chure-Terai Madhesh Conservation Development Committee.

The 11th Chure Conservation Day is being observed today on the occasion of the establishment of President Chure-Terai Madhesh Conservation Development Committee.

Environment 16 Jun, 2025

Heavy rainfall likely as monsoon activity intensifies across Nepal

Heavy rainfall likely as monsoon activity intensifies across Nepal

The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has forecast widespread rainfall across the country today and tonight, as monsoon activity intensifies in various regions.

The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has forecast widespread rainfall across the country today and tonight, as monsoon activity intensifies in various regions.

Environment 15 Jun, 2025

Weather Update: Rain likely across several provinces today and tonight

Weather Update: Rain likely across several provinces today and tonight

The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has forecast partly to generally cloudy skies across the country today, with light to moderate rain accompanied by thunder and lightning likely in several regions.

The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has forecast partly to generally cloudy skies across the country today, with light to moderate rain accompanied by thunder and lightning likely in several regions.

Environment 14 Jun, 2025

Monsoon reaches Lumbini; Heavy rain likely in Koshi, Bagmati, and Gandaki provinces

Monsoon reaches Lumbini; Heavy rain likely in Koshi, Bagmati, and Gandaki provinces

The monsoon has now reached Lumbini Province and parts of Gandaki, marking its gradual spread across eastern and central Nepal.

The monsoon has now reached Lumbini Province and parts of Gandaki, marking its gradual spread across eastern and central Nepal.

Environment 13 Jun, 2025