Monsoon set to drench much of Nepal tonight

Monsoon set to drench much of Nepal tonight

The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall in several parts of the country on Friday night as the monsoon system gradually strengthens over Nepal.

The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall in several parts of the country on Friday night as the monsoon system gradually strengthens over Nepal.

Environment 10 Jul, 2026

Heavy rain threat shifts to eastern and central Nepal

Heavy rain threat shifts to eastern and central Nepal

The Meteorological Forecasting Division has forecast heavy rainfall in parts of eastern and central Nepal on Wednesday, with thunderstorms and gusty winds expected to accompany active monsoon conditions in several provinces.

The Meteorological Forecasting Division has forecast heavy rainfall in parts of eastern and central Nepal on Wednesday, with thunderstorms and gusty winds expected to accompany active monsoon conditions in several provinces.

Environment 08 Jul, 2026

Brace for more rain: Heavy showers to lash several provinces

Brace for more rain: Heavy showers to lash several provinces

The Meteorological Forecasting Division has warned of heavy rainfall in parts of four provinces on Tuesday as the active monsoon system continues to bring widespread rain and thunderstorms across the country.

The Meteorological Forecasting Division has warned of heavy rainfall in parts of four provinces on Tuesday as the active monsoon system continues to bring widespread rain and thunderstorms across the country.

Environment 07 Jul, 2026

Active monsoon to trigger heavy rain, thunderstorms across Nepal

Active monsoon to trigger heavy rain, thunderstorms across Nepal

An active monsoon system is set to bring heavy rainfall, thunderstorms and gusty winds to several parts of the country on Monday, with the Meteorological Forecasting Division urging people in vulnerable areas to remain alert.

An active monsoon system is set to bring heavy rainfall, thunderstorms and gusty winds to several parts of the country on Monday, with the Meteorological Forecasting Division urging people in vulnerable areas to remain alert.

Environment 06 Jul, 2026

Monsoon intensifies; heavy rain, thunderstorms forecast across several provinces

Monsoon intensifies; heavy rain, thunderstorms forecast across several provinces

The monsoon is expected to intensify across much of Nepal on Sunday, with the Meteorological Forecasting Division warning of heavy rainfall, thunderstorms and strong winds in several provinces.

The monsoon is expected to intensify across much of Nepal on Sunday, with the Meteorological Forecasting Division warning of heavy rainfall, thunderstorms and strong winds in several provinces.

Environment 05 Jul, 2026

127 killed in disasters since mid-April as monsoon triggers fresh weather alert

127 killed in disasters since mid-April as monsoon triggers fresh weather alert

Natural disasters have claimed 127 lives and injured 773 people across Nepal since the beginning of the current disaster season on April 14, with authorities warning of continued rainfall and possible heavy downpours in several provinces over the coming days.

Natural disasters have claimed 127 lives and injured 773 people across Nepal since the beginning of the current disaster season on April 14, with authorities warning of continued rainfall and possible heavy downpours in several provinces over the coming days.

Environment 04 Jul, 2026

ACORAB launches 100-day campaign to boost community resilience through localized weather information

ACORAB launches 100-day campaign to boost community resilience through localized...

The Association of Community Radio Broadcasters (ACORAB) Nepal has launched a 100-day nationwide campaign to strengthen community preparedness for monsoon-related disasters by expanding access to localized, reliable and actionable weather and climate information.

The Association of Community Radio Broadcasters (ACORAB) Nepal has launched a 100-day nationwide campaign to strengthen community preparedness for monsoon-related disasters by expanding access to localized, reliable and actionable weather and climate information.

Environment 03 Jul, 2026

Monsoon intensifies as heavy rainfall expands to four provinces

Monsoon intensifies as heavy rainfall expands to four provinces

The monsoon is expected to remain active across Nepal on Friday, bringing widespread rain, thunderstorms and the risk of heavy downpours in parts of four provinces, the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM) has said.

The monsoon is expected to remain active across Nepal on Friday, bringing widespread rain, thunderstorms and the risk of heavy downpours in parts of four provinces, the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM) has said.

Environment 03 Jul, 2026

Heavy rain likely in Bagmati, Gandaki as monsoon remains active nationwide

Heavy rain likely in Bagmati, Gandaki as monsoon remains active nationwide

The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM) has forecast isolated heavy rainfall in parts of Bagmati, Gandaki and Sudurpashchim provinces on Thursday as the southwest monsoon continues to affect the entire country.

The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM) has forecast isolated heavy rainfall in parts of Bagmati, Gandaki and Sudurpashchim provinces on Thursday as the southwest monsoon continues to affect the entire country.

Environment 02 Jul, 2026

Three days of heavy rain ahead as monsoon strengthens nationwide

Three days of heavy rain ahead as monsoon strengthens nationwide

Umbrellas, raincoats and caution, residents across five provinces are being urged to prepare for heavy downpours over the next three days.

Umbrellas, raincoats and caution, residents across five provinces are being urged to prepare for heavy downpours over the next three days.

Environment 30 Jun, 2026

Heavy rain, landslide and flood alert issued as monsoon intensifies across Nepal

Heavy rain, landslide and flood alert issued as monsoon intensifies across Nepal

The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has issued a special monsoon warning alerting the public to a significant intensification of monsoon activity expected over the next two days, with heavy to very heavy rainfall forecast across large parts of Nepal and the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA) urging immediate precautionary measures against floods, landslides and debris flows.

The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has issued a special monsoon warning alerting the public to a significant intensification of monsoon activity expected over the next two days, with heavy to very heavy rainfall forecast across large parts of Nepal and the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA) urging immediate precautionary measures against floods, landslides and debris flows.

Environment 29 Jun, 2026

Heat, delayed monsoon trigger acute water crisis in Kanchanpur's Chure foothills

Heat, delayed monsoon trigger acute water crisis in Kanchanpur's Chure foothills

Prolonged drought and soaring temperatures have triggered a severe drinking water crisis in settlements along the Chure foothills of Kanchanpur, with drying water sources disrupting daily life, agriculture and livestock farming.

Prolonged drought and soaring temperatures have triggered a severe drinking water crisis in settlements along the Chure foothills of Kanchanpur, with drying water sources disrupting daily life, agriculture and livestock farming.

Environment 28 Jun, 2026

Monsoon set to advance further, but heatwave to persist in western tarai

Monsoon set to advance further, but heatwave to persist in western tarai

The monsoon is expected to advance into western Nepal over the next few days, bringing widespread rain and thunderstorms across much of the country, although heatwave conditions are likely to persist in parts of the western Tarai, the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM) said on Sunday.

The monsoon is expected to advance into western Nepal over the next few days, bringing widespread rain and thunderstorms across much of the country, although heatwave conditions are likely to persist in parts of the western Tarai, the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM) said on Sunday.

Environment 28 Jun, 2026

Heatwave persists in western tarai as monsoon expands its reach

Heatwave persists in western tarai as monsoon expands its reach

Scorching temperatures will continue to grip parts of western Nepal's Tarai on Friday, even as the monsoon gradually strengthens across the rest of the country, the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM) has said.

Scorching temperatures will continue to grip parts of western Nepal's Tarai on Friday, even as the monsoon gradually strengthens across the rest of the country, the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM) has said.

Environment 26 Jun, 2026

Monsoon active in east, heatwave continues to scorch western tarai

Monsoon active in east, heatwave continues to scorch western tarai

While monsoon activity is expected to bring rain and thunderstorms to eastern and central parts of the country, intense heatwave conditions will likely persist in several western Tarai districts, according to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology.

While monsoon activity is expected to bring rain and thunderstorms to eastern and central parts of the country, intense heatwave conditions will likely persist in several western Tarai districts, according to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology.

Environment 25 Jun, 2026

Heatwave shuts all 163 schools in Nepalgunj for three days

Heatwave shuts all 163 schools in Nepalgunj for three days

With temperatures touching 40 degrees Celsius, Nepalgunj Sub-Metropolitan City has ordered all 163 schools in the area shut for three days starting Wednesday.

With temperatures touching 40 degrees Celsius, Nepalgunj Sub-Metropolitan City has ordered all 163 schools in the area shut for three days starting Wednesday.

Environment 24 Jun, 2026

Kathmandu, Pokhara likely to receive rain as Tarai faces rising temperatures

Kathmandu, Pokhara likely to receive rain as Tarai faces rising temperatures

The hilly and Himalayan regions will remain generally cloudy on Wednesday, with moderate rainfall and thunderstorms forecast in several areas, the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology said.

The hilly and Himalayan regions will remain generally cloudy on Wednesday, with moderate rainfall and thunderstorms forecast in several areas, the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology said.

Environment 24 Jun, 2026

Capturing every drop: How conservation ponds are recharging Nepal's dry Chure hills

Capturing every drop: How conservation ponds are recharging Nepal's dry Chure hills

Nepal's monsoon has arrived late and is expected to remain weak in its early phase, raising concerns for a country heavily dependent on rainfall for agriculture, drinking water and hydropower.

Nepal's monsoon has arrived late and is expected to remain weak in its early phase, raising concerns for a country heavily dependent on rainfall for agriculture, drinking water and hydropower.

Environment 23 Jun, 2026

Monsoon active in eastern Nepal; rain likely in hilly areas, heatwave persists in western Tarai

Monsoon active in eastern Nepal; rain likely in hilly areas, heatwave persists in...

The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has forecast generally cloudy conditions over the hilly and Himalayan regions of the country and the Tarai of Koshi Province today, with moderate rainfall and thunderstorms likely in several areas.

The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has forecast generally cloudy conditions over the hilly and Himalayan regions of the country and the Tarai of Koshi Province today, with moderate rainfall and thunderstorms likely in several areas.

Environment 23 Jun, 2026

Monsoon weak in most regions; heatwave grips western Tarai

Monsoon weak in most regions; heatwave grips western Tarai

The monsoon remains confined to parts of eastern Nepal, while heatwave conditions have intensified across sections of the western Tarai, according to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM).

The monsoon remains confined to parts of eastern Nepal, while heatwave conditions have intensified across sections of the western Tarai, according to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM).

Environment 22 Jun, 2026