Early rains disrupt life in Kathmandu Valley - is the city ready for the monsoon?

Early rains disrupt life in Kathmandu Valley - is the city ready for the monsoon?

Pre-monsoon rainfall has already exposed Kathmandu’s drainage woes, flooding key areas and raising concerns about the Valley’s preparedness for the full monsoon season.

Pre-monsoon rainfall has already exposed Kathmandu’s drainage woes, flooding key areas and raising concerns about the Valley’s preparedness for the full monsoon season.

Environment 06 May, 2025

Weather Update: Rain, thunder likely in several provinces

Weather Update: Rain, thunder likely in several provinces

The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has forecast partly to generally cloudy conditions across the country today.

The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has forecast partly to generally cloudy conditions across the country today.

Environment 06 May, 2025

Rain, thunder expected in parts of the country today

Rain, thunder expected in parts of the country today

The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (MFD) has forecast partly to generally cloudy weather across the country today, with light to moderate rain accompanied by thunder, lightning, and gusty winds

The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (MFD) has forecast partly to generally cloudy weather across the country today, with light to moderate rain accompanied by thunder, lightning, and gusty winds

Environment 04 May, 2025

Cloudy skies, rain and snow likely in hilly and mountain regions

Cloudy skies, rain and snow likely in hilly and mountain regions

The country will experience partly to generally cloudy conditions throughout the day, according to the Meteorological Forecasting Division (MFD).

The country will experience partly to generally cloudy conditions throughout the day, according to the Meteorological Forecasting Division (MFD).

Environment 01 May, 2025

Rain, thunder likely in hilly areas; Kathmandu likely to see brief showers

Rain, thunder likely in hilly areas; Kathmandu likely to see brief showers

Light to moderate rain, thunder, and occasional snowfall are expected in Nepal’s hilly and mountainous regions today, with Kathmandu Valley forecast to see brief showers and cloudy skies.

Light to moderate rain, thunder, and occasional snowfall are expected in Nepal’s hilly and mountainous regions today, with Kathmandu Valley forecast to see brief showers and cloudy skies.

Environment 30 Apr, 2025

Cloudy weather with chances of rain, snow in parts of the country

Cloudy weather with chances of rain, snow in parts of the country

Parts of Koshi, Bagmati, and Gandaki provinces are expected to experience cloudy weather today, with chances of rain, thunderstorms, and light snowfall in higher elevations, according to the Meteorological Forecasting Division.

Parts of Koshi, Bagmati, and Gandaki provinces are expected to experience cloudy weather today, with chances of rain, thunderstorms, and light snowfall in higher elevations, according to the Meteorological Forecasting Division.

Environment 29 Apr, 2025

Weather Update: Cloudy skies with rain, thunderstorms in parts of the country today

Weather Update: Cloudy skies with rain, thunderstorms in parts of the country today

Nepal will experience partly to generally cloudy skies today, with chances of light to moderate rain, thunderstorms, and gusty winds across several provinces, according to the Meteorological Forecasting Division.

Nepal will experience partly to generally cloudy skies today, with chances of light to moderate rain, thunderstorms, and gusty winds across several provinces, according to the Meteorological Forecasting Division.

Environment 28 Apr, 2025

BaYu Sambaad: Centering Children and Youth in Nepal's Climate Agenda – Government of Nepal, United Nations in Nepal

BaYu Sambaad: Centering Children and Youth in Nepal's Climate Agenda – Government...

More than 100 children and young people from across Nepal convened in Kathmandu today for the Balbalika tatha Yuwa (BaYu) Sambaad, a children and youth-led national dialogue on climate action ahead of the international Sagarmatha Sambaad.

More than 100 children and young people from across Nepal convened in Kathmandu today for the Balbalika tatha Yuwa (BaYu) Sambaad, a children and youth-led national dialogue on climate action ahead of the international Sagarmatha Sambaad.

Environment 26 Apr, 2025

Light rain, thunder likely in hilly areas; fair weather elsewhere

Light rain, thunder likely in hilly areas; fair weather elsewhere

The weather today will be partly to generally cloudy in Koshi Province and the hilly regions, while the rest of the country will see mainly fair to partly cloudy conditions, according to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology.

The weather today will be partly to generally cloudy in Koshi Province and the hilly regions, while the rest of the country will see mainly fair to partly cloudy conditions, according to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology.

Environment 21 Apr, 2025

PET recycling facility for green bottles begins operations in Bharatpur

PET recycling facility for green bottles begins operations in Bharatpur

A PET recycling facility capable of processing green plastic bottles has come into operation in Jagannath Chowk, Bharatpur Metropolitan City-4.

A PET recycling facility capable of processing green plastic bottles has come into operation in Jagannath Chowk, Bharatpur Metropolitan City-4.

Environment 20 Apr, 2025

Thunderstorms likely in hilly regions, rain forecast for several provinces

Thunderstorms likely in hilly regions, rain forecast for several provinces

The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has forecast partly to generally cloudy conditions in the hilly regions of the country today.

The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has forecast partly to generally cloudy conditions in the hilly regions of the country today.

Environment 17 Apr, 2025

Thunderstorms, rain forecast for hilly regions; Kathmandu to remain partly cloudy

Thunderstorms, rain forecast for hilly regions; Kathmandu to remain partly cloudy

The Meteorological Forecasting Division (MFD) has predicted partly to generally cloudy skies across the hilly regions and partly cloudy to mainly fair weather in the rest of the country for this afternoon.

The Meteorological Forecasting Division (MFD) has predicted partly to generally cloudy skies across the hilly regions and partly cloudy to mainly fair weather in the rest of the country for this afternoon.

Environment 16 Apr, 2025

Ecotourism promotion needed at conservation areas: Minister Shahi

Ecotourism promotion needed at conservation areas: Minister Shahi

Minister for Forests and Environment, Ain Bahadur Shahi Thakuri, pointed out the need of promoting ecotourism at conservation areas across the nation and connecting it with people's livelihood.

Minister for Forests and Environment, Ain Bahadur Shahi Thakuri, pointed out the need of promoting ecotourism at conservation areas across the nation and connecting it with people's livelihood.

Environment 15 Apr, 2025

Cloudy weather forecast across the country today

Cloudy weather forecast across the country today

The weather is expected to remain partly to generally cloudy across the country throughout the day, according to the Weather Forecasting Division.

The weather is expected to remain partly to generally cloudy across the country throughout the day, according to the Weather Forecasting Division.

Environment 11 Apr, 2025

Cloudy weather, rain, and thunderstorms likely in several provinces

Cloudy weather, rain, and thunderstorms likely in several provinces

Several provinces across Nepal experienced partly to generally cloudy skies this morning, particularly Koshi, Madhesh, Bagmati, Gandaki, and Lumbini Provinces, along with the remaining hilly regions, while weather in other parts of the country remained mostly clear.

Several provinces across Nepal experienced partly to generally cloudy skies this morning, particularly Koshi, Madhesh, Bagmati, Gandaki, and Lumbini Provinces, along with the remaining hilly regions, while weather in other parts of the country remained mostly clear.

Environment 09 Apr, 2025

Nepal chokes under toxic air as forest fires rage and rain stays away

Nepal chokes under toxic air as forest fires rage and rain stays away

A thick, grey smog has blanketed Kathmandu Valley and much of Nepal, turning the air acrid and the sky an unnatural shade of white. Across the country, forests are burning, rain is scarce, and the air grows heavier with each passing day.

A thick, grey smog has blanketed Kathmandu Valley and much of Nepal, turning the air acrid and the sky an unnatural shade of white. Across the country, forests are burning, rain is scarce, and the air grows heavier with each passing day.

Environment 08 Apr, 2025

Two missing after avalanche on Annapurna peak

Two missing after avalanche on Annapurna peak

Two climbers have reportedly gone missing following an avalanche that occurred between Camp II and Camp III on Mount Annapurna.

Two climbers have reportedly gone missing following an avalanche that occurred between Camp II and Camp III on Mount Annapurna.

Environment 26 Mar, 2025

Environmental advocates urge swift government action as Kathmandu air quality worsens

Environmental advocates urge swift government action as Kathmandu air quality worsens

The group also urged authorities to temporarily close schools, ban the burning of crop residue, and mandate the use of face masks until the valley’s air quality improves.

The group also urged authorities to temporarily close schools, ban the burning of crop residue, and mandate the use of face masks until the valley’s air quality improves.

Environment 06 Apr, 2025

As air pollution clogs up Kathmandu Valley, alarm rises over human health

As air pollution clogs up Kathmandu Valley, alarm rises over human health

The Kathmandu Valley has been clogged up with air pollution for some days. People here are desperately waiting for the exit of the nasty smog.

The Kathmandu Valley has been clogged up with air pollution for some days. People here are desperately waiting for the exit of the nasty smog.

Environment 05 Apr, 2025

Kathmandu choked on polluted air for 75 of the last 90 days

Kathmandu choked on polluted air for 75 of the last 90 days

As air quality in Kathmandu hit the hazardous or extremely hazardous category this week, new ICIMOD analysis shows that high pollution has been the norm in 2025: with inhabitants suffering 75/90 days of unhealthy air in the past three months.

As air quality in Kathmandu hit the hazardous or extremely hazardous category this week, new ICIMOD analysis shows that high pollution has been the norm in 2025: with inhabitants suffering 75/90 days of unhealthy air in the past three months.

Environment 04 Apr, 2025