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   Tuesday, 22 September 2026

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Environment

File---A view of Kathmandu as seen from Kirtipur. Photo: RSS

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
Cloudy skies in Kathmandu valley as seen from Kalimati on Friday. Photo: Sandeep Sen

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
Minister for Forests and Environment, Ain Bahadur Shahi Thakuri. Photo: RSS

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
File Photo: Sandeep Sen

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
FILE - Thick blanket of smog covers Kathmandu valley due to air pollution and the recent forest fires in many parts of the country, on Friday, March 26, 2021. Photo: Skanda Gautam/THT

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
A temple shrouded in thick haze as air pollution engulfs Kathmandu. Photo: THT

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
File - Haze shrouded surrounding areas of Manamaiju in Kathmandu due to air pollution on Tuesday morning. Photo: RSS

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
File Photo: Sandeep Sen

Partly cloudy skies in hilly areas, clear weather elsewhere today

Partly cloudy skies in hilly areas, clear weather elsewhere today

The hilly regions of the country will remain partly cloudy this afternoon, while the rest of the country will experience clear weather, according to the Meteorological Forecasting Division.
The hilly regions of the country will remain partly cloudy this afternoon, while the rest of the country will experience clear weather, according to the Meteorological Forecasting Division.
Environment 30 Mar, 2025
A view of Machhapuchhre Mountain Range as seen from Pokhara on Sunday morning. Photo: RSS

Partly cloudy skies in hilly areas, mainly clear weather elsewhere

Partly cloudy skies in hilly areas, mainly clear weather elsewhere

The hilly areas of Koshi, Gandaki, and Karnali provinces experienced partly cloudy skies, while the rest of the country had mainly fair weather this morning, according to the Meteorological Forecasting Division (MFD).
The hilly areas of Koshi, Gandaki, and Karnali provinces experienced partly cloudy skies, while the rest of the country had mainly fair weather this morning, according to the Meteorological Forecasting Division (MFD).
Environment 29 Mar, 2025
FILE - Mariatou Doumbia, a member of a women's group, draws water from a well on a farm that was funded by USAID in Kimbirila-Nord, Ivory Coast, Feb. 21, 2025. Photo: AP

Earth's storage of water in soil, lakes and rivers is dwindling. And it's especially bad for farming

Earth's storage of water in soil, lakes and rivers is dwindling. And it's especially...

University of Melbourne hydrology professor Dongryeol Ryu and his collaborator Ki-Weon Seo were on a train to visit Ryu's family when they found something startling.
University of Melbourne hydrology professor Dongryeol Ryu and his collaborator Ki-Weon Seo were on a train to visit Ryu's family when they found something startling.
Environment 28 Mar, 2025
File Photo: Sandeep Sen

Weather Forecast: Partly cloudy in hilly regions, fair in most parts

Weather Forecast: Partly cloudy in hilly regions, fair in most parts

The weather is expected to be partly cloudy in the hilly regions and generally fair in the rest of the country this afternoon, according to the Meteorological Forecasting Division (MFD).
The weather is expected to be partly cloudy in the hilly regions and generally fair in the rest of the country this afternoon, according to the Meteorological Forecasting Division (MFD).
Environment 26 Mar, 2025

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