Nepal floods leave estimated 2.2 million tonnes of debris: UNDP

Nepal floods leave estimated 2.2 million tonnes of debris: UNDP

Floods and mudflows along Nepal’s Bhote Koshi–Trishuli river system have left an estimated 2.2 million tonnes of debris across the affected areas, according to a preliminary assessment by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).

Floods and mudflows along Nepal’s Bhote Koshi–Trishuli river system have left an estimated 2.2 million tonnes of debris across the affected areas, according to a preliminary assessment by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).

Environment 02 Sep, 2026

PM Shah calls Bhotekoshi disaster climate change-induced, urges global response

PM Shah calls Bhotekoshi disaster climate change-induced, urges global response

Prime Minister Balendra Shah has said the devastating Bhotekoshi River flood in Rasuwa was linked to climate change and called for a stronger international response to growing climate risks in the Himalayas.

Prime Minister Balendra Shah has said the devastating Bhotekoshi River flood in Rasuwa was linked to climate change and called for a stronger international response to growing climate risks in the Himalayas.

Environment 02 Sep, 2026

Heavy rain likely in six provinces as monsoon persists in Nepal

Heavy rain likely in six provinces as monsoon persists in Nepal

Heavy rain is likely at isolated places across several provinces today as the monsoon continues to influence the entire country, with moderate rain and thunderstorms forecast in many hilly areas.

Heavy rain is likely at isolated places across several provinces today as the monsoon continues to influence the entire country, with moderate rain and thunderstorms forecast in many hilly areas.

Environment 02 Sep, 2026

Kathmandu, Pokhara face thunderstorms as Simara heats up to 37°C

Kathmandu, Pokhara face thunderstorms as Simara heats up to 37°C

Nepal is set for another day of widespread monsoon rain and thunderstorms, with the weather expected to intensify overnight as very heavy rainfall is forecast in parts of Koshi and Bagmati provinces.

Nepal is set for another day of widespread monsoon rain and thunderstorms, with the weather expected to intensify overnight as very heavy rainfall is forecast in parts of Koshi and Bagmati provinces.

Environment 31 Aug, 2026

Very heavy rain forecast Sunday in Karnali and Sudurpashchim hills

Very heavy rain forecast Sunday in Karnali and Sudurpashchim hills

The hilly areas of Karnali and Sudurpashchim provinces are likely to see very heavy rainfall on Sunday, as the monsoon continues to affect the entire country, according to the Meteorological Forecasting Division.

The hilly areas of Karnali and Sudurpashchim provinces are likely to see very heavy rainfall on Sunday, as the monsoon continues to affect the entire country, according to the Meteorological Forecasting Division.

Environment 30 Aug, 2026

Heavy rain forecast Friday across Himalayan, hilly and Terai regions

Heavy rain forecast Friday across Himalayan, hilly and Terai regions

Several parts of Nepal could see heavy rainfall on Friday, with the Meteorological Forecasting Division forecasting downpours at one or two places across the Himalayan, hilly and Terai regions of multiple provinces.

Several parts of Nepal could see heavy rainfall on Friday, with the Meteorological Forecasting Division forecasting downpours at one or two places across the Himalayan, hilly and Terai regions of multiple provinces.

Environment 28 Aug, 2026

Sudden flood from China hits Rasuwa, downstream alert issued

Sudden flood from China hits Rasuwa, downstream alert issued

A huge and sudden flood entered the Bhote Koshi River from the Chinese side on Wednesday morning, causing major damage in parts of Rasuwa and prompting authorities to issue high-alert warnings downstream as far as Muglin.

A huge and sudden flood entered the Bhote Koshi River from the Chinese side on Wednesday morning, causing major damage in parts of Rasuwa and prompting authorities to issue high-alert warnings downstream as far as Muglin.

Environment 26 Aug, 2026

Kathmandu, Pokhara face rain chances as Tarai stays hot

Kathmandu, Pokhara face rain chances as Tarai stays hot

Parts of Koshi, Bagmati and Gandaki provinces are at risk of heavy rainfall on Wednesday, as monsoon conditions continue to bring rain and thunderstorms across Nepal.

Parts of Koshi, Bagmati and Gandaki provinces are at risk of heavy rainfall on Wednesday, as monsoon conditions continue to bring rain and thunderstorms across Nepal.

Environment 26 Aug, 2026

Heavy rain forecast in three provinces as Tarai cities remain hot

Heavy rain forecast in three provinces as Tarai cities remain hot

Nepal is set for another wet day, with heavy rain forecast in parts of three provinces and squally winds possible in Madhesh as the monsoon continues to influence the country.

Nepal is set for another wet day, with heavy rain forecast in parts of three provinces and squally winds possible in Madhesh as the monsoon continues to influence the country.

Environment 25 Aug, 2026

Heavy rain forecast in four provinces as monsoon remains active

Heavy rain forecast in four provinces as monsoon remains active

Heavy rainfall is likely in parts of Koshi, Bagmati, Gandaki and Lumbini provinces on Monday as the monsoon continues to influence the country.

Heavy rainfall is likely in parts of Koshi, Bagmati, Gandaki and Lumbini provinces on Monday as the monsoon continues to influence the country.

Environment 24 Aug, 2026

Nepal braces for heavy rain in hills, 37°C heat in Tarai

Nepal braces for heavy rain in hills, 37°C heat in Tarai

Nepal is set for a contrasting monsoon Sunday, with heavy rain forecast in parts of five provinces while temperatures could climb to 37°C in several Tarai cities.

Nepal is set for a contrasting monsoon Sunday, with heavy rain forecast in parts of five provinces while temperatures could climb to 37°C in several Tarai cities.

Environment 23 Aug, 2026

Tarai braces for 37°C heat as heavy rain forecast in hills

Tarai braces for 37°C heat as heavy rain forecast in hills

Parts of the Tarai could heat up to 37°C on Friday even as heavy rain is forecast in the hills, with the monsoon continuing to bring thunderstorms and rainfall across much of the country.

Parts of the Tarai could heat up to 37°C on Friday even as heavy rain is forecast in the hills, with the monsoon continuing to bring thunderstorms and rainfall across much of the country.

Environment 21 Aug, 2026

Bhairahawa could hit 37°C as heavy rain, strong winds loom

Bhairahawa could hit 37°C as heavy rain, strong winds loom

Bhairahawa could reach 37°C on Thursday, even as monsoon conditions bring thunderstorms across much of the country and heavy rainfall is forecast in parts of four provinces.

Bhairahawa could reach 37°C on Thursday, even as monsoon conditions bring thunderstorms across much of the country and heavy rainfall is forecast in parts of four provinces.

Environment 20 Aug, 2026

Nepalgunj, Bhairahawa face 36°C heat as monsoon rain sweeps country

Nepalgunj, Bhairahawa face 36°C heat as monsoon rain sweeps country

Parts of Nepal’s western Tarai could see temperatures climb to 36°C today even as monsoon rain and thunderstorms remain widespread, creating a sharp contrast in the country’s weather.

Parts of Nepal’s western Tarai could see temperatures climb to 36°C today even as monsoon rain and thunderstorms remain widespread, creating a sharp contrast in the country’s weather.

Environment 19 Aug, 2026

Heavy rain, strong winds forecast across Nepal as monsoon holds

Heavy rain, strong winds forecast across Nepal as monsoon holds

Heavy rain and strong winds are expected in parts of Nepal on Tuesday, with the Meteorological Forecasting Division warning of heavy rainfall in one or two hilly locations and strong winds in parts of Koshi and Madhesh provinces.

Heavy rain and strong winds are expected in parts of Nepal on Tuesday, with the Meteorological Forecasting Division warning of heavy rainfall in one or two hilly locations and strong winds in parts of Koshi and Madhesh provinces.

Environment 18 Aug, 2026

Heavy rain forecast for four provinces as monsoon trough shifts north

Heavy rain forecast for four provinces as monsoon trough shifts north

Heavy rain is forecast in parts of four provinces, with Gandaki, Lumbini, Karnali and Sudurpashchim likely to see intense rainfall in their hilly areas as the monsoon trough moves north of its normal position.

Heavy rain is forecast in parts of four provinces, with Gandaki, Lumbini, Karnali and Sudurpashchim likely to see intense rainfall in their hilly areas as the monsoon trough moves north of its normal position.

Environment 17 Aug, 2026

Heavy rain forecast across western Nepal, very heavy rain possible in Sudurpashchim

Heavy rain forecast across western Nepal, very heavy rain possible in Sudurpashchim

Sudurpashchim could face very heavy rainfall tonight, with one or two places in the province’s hilly and Terai areas expected to receive intense rain, according to the Meteorological Forecasting Division.

Sudurpashchim could face very heavy rainfall tonight, with one or two places in the province’s hilly and Terai areas expected to receive intense rain, according to the Meteorological Forecasting Division.

Environment 16 Aug, 2026

Western Nepal faces 38°C heat as very heavy rain threatens hills

Western Nepal faces 38°C heat as very heavy rain threatens hills

Western Nepal is set for a sharp weather contrast on Friday, with Dhangadhi and Nepalgunj forecast to reach up to 38°C while parts of Karnali and Sudurpashchim face the possibility of very heavy rainfall.

Western Nepal is set for a sharp weather contrast on Friday, with Dhangadhi and Nepalgunj forecast to reach up to 38°C while parts of Karnali and Sudurpashchim face the possibility of very heavy rainfall.

Environment 14 Aug, 2026

Nepal faces near 40°C heat as heavy rain forecast for several areas

Nepal faces near 40°C heat as heavy rain forecast for several areas

Nepal is set for a sharp mix of near 40°C heat and heavy monsoon rain on Thursday, with temperatures forecast to reach 40°C in Janakpur even as several provinces brace for heavy downpours.

Nepal is set for a sharp mix of near 40°C heat and heavy monsoon rain on Thursday, with temperatures forecast to reach 40°C in Janakpur even as several provinces brace for heavy downpours.

Environment 13 Aug, 2026

Nepal's Tarai to swelter at up to 39°C as hills brace for rain

Nepal's Tarai to swelter at up to 39°C as hills brace for rain

While parts of Nepal’s hills prepare for rain, the heat will intensify across the southern plains on Wednesday, with Janakpur forecast to reach as high as 39°C.

While parts of Nepal’s hills prepare for rain, the heat will intensify across the southern plains on Wednesday, with Janakpur forecast to reach as high as 39°C.

Environment 12 Aug, 2026