Scattered showers likely, heavy rain in some areas

Scattered showers likely, heavy rain in some areas

Much of the country will experience partly to generally cloudy skies today, with light to moderate rain accompanied by thunder and lightning likely in several provinces, according to the Meteorological Forecasting Division (MFD).

Much of the country will experience partly to generally cloudy skies today, with light to moderate rain accompanied by thunder and lightning likely in several provinces, according to the Meteorological Forecasting Division (MFD).

Environment 12 Jun, 2025

Rain likely in eastern, hilly regions; Brief showers possible in Kathmandu

Rain likely in eastern, hilly regions; Brief showers possible in Kathmandu

Light to moderate rain with thunder and lightning has been forecast for parts of Koshi and Lumbini provinces and the hilly regions of the country, according to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology.

Light to moderate rain with thunder and lightning has been forecast for parts of Koshi and Lumbini provinces and the hilly regions of the country, according to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology.

Environment 10 Jun, 2025

Sampada School marks Environmental Day with call to cut plastic use

Sampada School marks Environmental Day with call to cut plastic use

Sampada School observed Environmental Day with an awareness program at Basantapur Durbar Square on June 5, drawing the attention of locals, tourists, and environmental enthusiasts.

Sampada School observed Environmental Day with an awareness program at Basantapur Durbar Square on June 5, drawing the attention of locals, tourists, and environmental enthusiasts.

Environment 08 Jun, 2025

Weather Update: Cloudy skies and scattered showers likely in hilly regions

Weather Update: Cloudy skies and scattered showers likely in hilly regions

The weather is expected to be partly to generally cloudy in Koshi Province and the hilly regions across the country today, while the rest of the country will see mainly fair to partly cloudy conditions.

The weather is expected to be partly to generally cloudy in Koshi Province and the hilly regions across the country today, while the rest of the country will see mainly fair to partly cloudy conditions.

Environment 08 Jun, 2025

ICIMOD named technical partner in ADB-led climate and disaster risk initiative

ICIMOD named technical partner in ADB-led climate and disaster risk initiative

The International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) has been appointed one of three technical implementing partners in a major regional initiative by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) aimed at transforming climate and disaster risk reduction across the Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH).

The International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) has been appointed one of three technical implementing partners in a major regional initiative by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) aimed at transforming climate and disaster risk reduction across the Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH).

Environment 05 Jun, 2025

World Environment Day being observed today

World Environment Day being observed today

World Environment Day is being observed today across the globe with the theme “Alleviating Plastic Pollution: Our Responsibility.”

World Environment Day is being observed today across the globe with the theme “Alleviating Plastic Pollution: Our Responsibility.”

Environment 05 Jun, 2025

Koshi, Bagmati, other provinces to see scattered rainfall today

Koshi, Bagmati, other provinces to see scattered rainfall today

The weather across the country is expected to remain partly to generally cloudy today, with light to moderate rain accompanied by thunder and lightning likely at a few places of Koshi Province, and at one or two places of Madhesh, Bagmati, and Gandaki provinces.

The weather across the country is expected to remain partly to generally cloudy today, with light to moderate rain accompanied by thunder and lightning likely at a few places of Koshi Province, and at one or two places of Madhesh, Bagmati, and Gandaki provinces.

Environment 04 Jun, 2025

Weather Update: Cloudy skies, rain expected in several provinces

Weather Update: Cloudy skies, rain expected in several provinces

The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has forecast partly to generally cloudy skies over hilly areas and across Koshi, Madhesh, Bagmati, and Gandaki provinces today.

The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has forecast partly to generally cloudy skies over hilly areas and across Koshi, Madhesh, Bagmati, and Gandaki provinces today.

Environment 01 Jun, 2025

Political commitments and seriousness needed to tackle pollution, say experts

Political commitments and seriousness needed to tackle pollution, say experts

While the government, on Thursday, announcing the budget for fiscal year 2025-26, stressed provisions in the budget to prioritise public health and environmental protection by implementing standards for air, noise, and water pollution control, experts in the sector cautioned for the long-term political commitments and seriousness about it.

While the government, on Thursday, announcing the budget for fiscal year 2025-26, stressed provisions in the budget to prioritise public health and environmental protection by implementing standards for air, noise, and water pollution control, experts in the sector cautioned for the long-term political commitments and seriousness about it.

Environment 31 May, 2025

Half of world's population endured extra month of extreme heat due to climate change, experts say

Half of world's population endured extra month of extreme heat due to climate change,...

Scientists say 4 billion people, about half the world’s population, experienced at least one extra month of extreme heat because of human-caused climate change from May 2024 to May 2025.

Scientists say 4 billion people, about half the world’s population, experienced at least one extra month of extreme heat because of human-caused climate change from May 2024 to May 2025.

Environment 30 May, 2025

Rain, thunder likely in Koshi, Bagmati, Gandaki provinces

Rain, thunder likely in Koshi, Bagmati, Gandaki provinces

The weather today is expected to be partly to generally cloudy in Koshi and Gandaki provinces as well as the hilly regions across the country, while the rest of the country will experience partly cloudy to mainly fair skies.

The weather today is expected to be partly to generally cloudy in Koshi and Gandaki provinces as well as the hilly regions across the country, while the rest of the country will experience partly cloudy to mainly fair skies.

Environment 30 May, 2025

New projections show extreme glacier loss already at 2°C, global study warns

New projections show extreme glacier loss already at 2°C, global study warns

An international study published in Science finds that glaciers are even more sensitive to global warming than previously estimated; with only 24% of present-day glacier mass remaining if the world warms to 2.7°C, the trajectory set by current climate policies.

An international study published in Science finds that glaciers are even more sensitive to global warming than previously estimated; with only 24% of present-day glacier mass remaining if the world warms to 2.7°C, the trajectory set by current climate policies.

Environment 30 May, 2025

Weather Update: Light to moderate rain likely in hilly regions

Weather Update: Light to moderate rain likely in hilly regions

Weather across the country today will remain partly to generally cloudy in the hilly regions, while the rest of the country will see partly cloudy to mainly fair conditions, according to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology.

Weather across the country today will remain partly to generally cloudy in the hilly regions, while the rest of the country will see partly cloudy to mainly fair conditions, according to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology.

Environment 27 May, 2025

Cloudy conditions and scattered rain likely in several provinces

Cloudy conditions and scattered rain likely in several provinces

Various parts of the country are expected to experience cloudy skies and scattered rainfall today and tonight, according to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology.

Various parts of the country are expected to experience cloudy skies and scattered rainfall today and tonight, according to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology.

Environment 25 May, 2025

Nepal braces for wetter-than-average monsoon, says forecast

Nepal braces for wetter-than-average monsoon, says forecast

Most parts of Nepal are likely to receive above-average rainfall during the upcoming monsoon season, which spans from June 1 to September 30 (Jestha 18 to Ashwin 14), according to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM).

Most parts of Nepal are likely to receive above-average rainfall during the upcoming monsoon season, which spans from June 1 to September 30 (Jestha 18 to Ashwin 14), according to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM).

Environment 23 May, 2025

Cloudy skies with chances of rain, thunderstorms across the country

Cloudy skies with chances of rain, thunderstorms across the country

The weather across the country is expected to remain partly to generally cloudy today, with light to moderate rain accompanied by thunder and lightning likely in several areas.

The weather across the country is expected to remain partly to generally cloudy today, with light to moderate rain accompanied by thunder and lightning likely in several areas.

Environment 21 May, 2025

WWF Nepal marks 32nd anniversary, presents conservation awards and scholarships

WWF Nepal marks 32nd anniversary, presents conservation awards and scholarships

WWF Nepal marked its 32nd anniversary with a formal event held at The Malla Hotel in Kathmandu on Monday, celebrating more than three decades of dedicated work in conserving Nepal’s rich biodiversity.

WWF Nepal marked its 32nd anniversary with a formal event held at The Malla Hotel in Kathmandu on Monday, celebrating more than three decades of dedicated work in conserving Nepal’s rich biodiversity.

Environment 20 May, 2025

Sagarmatha Sambaad ends with 25-action points

Sagarmatha Sambaad ends with 25-action points

Minister for Foreign Affairs Arzu Rana Deuba closed the first ever environment conference, called ‘the Sagarmatha Sambaad,’ saying it was successful and critical in voicing concerns about the issues impacting everything from climate change to the mountains to the islands.

Minister for Foreign Affairs Arzu Rana Deuba closed the first ever environment conference, called ‘the Sagarmatha Sambaad,’ saying it was successful and critical in voicing concerns about the issues impacting everything from climate change to the mountains to the islands.

Environment 19 May, 2025

Weather Alert: Rain, thunderstorms likely in several provinces today

Weather Alert: Rain, thunderstorms likely in several provinces today

The Meteorological Forecasting Division (MFD) has predicted light to moderate rainfall accompanied by thunder and lightning in various parts of the country today, as the influence of a western disturbance, local wind system, and moisture-laden air from the Bay of Bengal and Arabian Sea persists.

The Meteorological Forecasting Division (MFD) has predicted light to moderate rainfall accompanied by thunder and lightning in various parts of the country today, as the influence of a western disturbance, local wind system, and moisture-laden air from the Bay of Bengal and Arabian Sea persists.

Environment 18 May, 2025

'High mountain plastic pollution concern must have space in Sagarmatha Sambaad'

'High mountain plastic pollution concern must have space in Sagarmatha Sambaad'

While top leaders, including Foreign Minister Arzu Rana Deuba, have been vehemently preaching for the success of Sagarmatha Sambaad, experts have cautioned not to exclude discussion on the presence of microplastics in Mount Everest's pristine environment (snow and steam water samples).

While top leaders, including Foreign Minister Arzu Rana Deuba, have been vehemently preaching for the success of Sagarmatha Sambaad, experts have cautioned not to exclude discussion on the presence of microplastics in Mount Everest's pristine environment (snow and steam water samples).

Environment 15 May, 2025