Cloudy with light rain in Koshi, Bagmati, Gandaki; MFD warns of western terai heat wave

Cloudy with light rain in Koshi, Bagmati, Gandaki; MFD warns of western terai heat...

The weather across the country is likely to remain partly cloudy to mainly fair except for partly to generally cloudy conditions in Koshi Province and the hilly regions of Bagmati and Gandaki Provinces on Tuesday.

The weather across the country is likely to remain partly cloudy to mainly fair except for partly to generally cloudy conditions in Koshi Province and the hilly regions of Bagmati and Gandaki Provinces on Tuesday.

Environment 11 Jun, 2024

Met Dept forecasts heat wave in Tarai, urges alertness

Met Dept forecasts heat wave in Tarai, urges alertness

The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has urged for alertness, saying there is possibility of excessive heat in the Tarai region based on an analysis of temperature condition throughout the country in the coming few days.

The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has urged for alertness, saying there is possibility of excessive heat in the Tarai region based on an analysis of temperature condition throughout the country in the coming few days.

Environment 09 Jun, 2024

Light rain in Bagmati, Gandaki provinces

Light rain in Bagmati, Gandaki provinces

The weather is presently partly cloudy in the hilly parts and clear in the rest of the country.

The weather is presently partly cloudy in the hilly parts and clear in the rest of the country.

Environment 09 Jun, 2024

Climate change-induced invasive alien species pose a threat to biodiversity in Nepal

Climate change-induced invasive alien species pose a threat to biodiversity in Nepal

According to Professor Dr Ram Prasad Chaudhary at TU, invasive alien species establish themselves by rapidly replacing native species following habitat destruction and global warming.

According to Professor Dr Ram Prasad Chaudhary at TU, invasive alien species establish themselves by rapidly replacing native species following habitat destruction and global warming.

Environment 06 Jun, 2024

New landslide forecasting system helping researchers save lives in Nepal

New landslide forecasting system helping researchers save lives in Nepal

University of Melbourne researchers are helping villagers in Nepal predict when treacherous landslides are about to overwhelm their homes.

University of Melbourne researchers are helping villagers in Nepal predict when treacherous landslides are about to overwhelm their homes.

Environment 06 Jun, 2024

Monsoon Preparedness and Response Plan unveiled

Monsoon Preparedness and Response Plan unveiled

The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority has introduced the 'Monsoon Preparedness and Response Plan 2081 BS'.

The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority has introduced the 'Monsoon Preparedness and Response Plan 2081 BS'.

Environment 05 Jun, 2024

Storm likely to occur in some places of provinces

Storm likely to occur in some places of provinces

The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology informed that there is a partial influence of local and westerly winds along with low pressure zone from Uttar Pradesh to West Bangladesh of India in the country.

The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology informed that there is a partial influence of local and westerly winds along with low pressure zone from Uttar Pradesh to West Bangladesh of India in the country.

Environment 05 Jun, 2024

New species of bird found in Ghodaghodi

New species of bird found in Ghodaghodi

A new species of bird has been traced in Ghodaghodi Bird Sanctuary of Kailali. The Sanctuary is located in Ghodaghodi Wetlands, which is listed in the World Ramsar List.

A new species of bird has been traced in Ghodaghodi Bird Sanctuary of Kailali. The Sanctuary is located in Ghodaghodi Wetlands, which is listed in the World Ramsar List.

Environment 30 May, 2024

Latest deadly weather in US kills at least 18 as storms carve path of ruin across multiple states

Latest deadly weather in US kills at least 18 as storms carve path of ruin across...

Powerful storms killed at least 18 people, injured hundreds and left a wide trail of destruction across Texas, Oklahoma and Arkansas after obliterating homes and destroying a truck stop where dozens sought shelter in a restroom during the latest deadly weather to strike the central U.S.

Powerful storms killed at least 18 people, injured hundreds and left a wide trail of destruction across Texas, Oklahoma and Arkansas after obliterating homes and destroying a truck stop where dozens sought shelter in a restroom during the latest deadly weather to strike the central U.S.

Environment 27 May, 2024

India prepares for a severe cyclonic storm in the Bay of Bengal in coastal areas near Bangladesh

India prepares for a severe cyclonic storm in the Bay of Bengal in coastal areas near...

India’s Kolkata airport will suspend flight operations from midnight Sunday for 21 hours after a storm over the Bay of Bengal intensified into a severe cyclonic storm, airport authorities said.

India’s Kolkata airport will suspend flight operations from midnight Sunday for 21 hours after a storm over the Bay of Bengal intensified into a severe cyclonic storm, airport authorities said.

Environment 26 May, 2024

Light to moderate rainfall likely today

Light to moderate rainfall likely today

Light to moderate rain with thunder and lightning is occurring at some places in the hilly parts of Gandaki province and one or two places of the plains of Lumbini province.

Light to moderate rain with thunder and lightning is occurring at some places in the hilly parts of Gandaki province and one or two places of the plains of Lumbini province.

Environment 26 May, 2024

More than 100 people believed killed by a landslide in Papua New Guinea, Australian media report

More than 100 people believed killed by a landslide in Papua New Guinea, Australian...

More than 100 people are believed to have been killed Friday in a landslide that buried a village in a remote part of Papua New Guinea, Australian Broadcasting Corp. reported.

More than 100 people are believed to have been killed Friday in a landslide that buried a village in a remote part of Papua New Guinea, Australian Broadcasting Corp. reported.

Environment 24 May, 2024

'Bio-diversity conservation sees increasing challenges'

'Bio-diversity conservation sees increasing challenges'

Environment protection campaigners said bio-diversity conservation has come across increasing challenges due to forest fire, encroachment, deforestation and poaching and smuggling among others.

Environment protection campaigners said bio-diversity conservation has come across increasing challenges due to forest fire, encroachment, deforestation and poaching and smuggling among others.

Environment 23 May, 2024

How cockroaches spread around the globe to become the pest we know today

How cockroaches spread around the globe to become the pest we know today

Researchers said exploring how cockroaches conquered past environments may lead to better pest control.

Researchers said exploring how cockroaches conquered past environments may lead to better pest control.

Environment 21 May, 2024

UK to assist Nepal in climate actions

UK to assist Nepal in climate actions

The British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has said his government would assist Nepal in its efforts to cope with climate crises.

The British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has said his government would assist Nepal in its efforts to cope with climate crises.

Environment 21 May, 2024

Light rainfall likely in Koshi, Madhes and Lumbini provinces

Light rainfall likely in Koshi, Madhes and Lumbini provinces

Light rainfall along with thunder and lightning has been predicted in some parts of Koshi, Madhes and Lumbini provinces today.

Light rainfall along with thunder and lightning has been predicted in some parts of Koshi, Madhes and Lumbini provinces today.

Environment 21 May, 2024

Rain accompanied by winds in Kathmandu

Rain accompanied by winds in Kathmandu

Rain and thundershowers have started in Kathmandu. Rain with gusty winds has been reported in most parts of Kathmandu since this morning.

Rain and thundershowers have started in Kathmandu. Rain with gusty winds has been reported in most parts of Kathmandu since this morning.

Environment 20 May, 2024

Drought drying up CNP water sources, threatening wildlife

Drought drying up CNP water sources, threatening wildlife

The wild animals inhabiting Chitwan National Park (CNP) are facing problems as water sources have started drying up due to the drought.

The wild animals inhabiting Chitwan National Park (CNP) are facing problems as water sources have started drying up due to the drought.

Environment 19 May, 2024

Himalayan Boot Camp team conducts interactive session with glaciologists at Pyramid Lab on Everest

Himalayan Boot Camp team conducts interactive session with glaciologists at Pyramid...

The Himalayan Climate Boot Camp-2024 team conducted an interactive session with glaciologists at the Pyramid International Laboratory/Observatory in Lobuche, the world's highest altitude laboratory in the Mt Everest region.

The Himalayan Climate Boot Camp-2024 team conducted an interactive session with glaciologists at the Pyramid International Laboratory/Observatory in Lobuche, the world's highest altitude laboratory in the Mt Everest region.

Environment 19 May, 2024

Light to moderate rain likely today

Light to moderate rain likely today

Light to moderate rain with thunder and lightning is currently taking place in some places of Koshi and some parts of the hilly areas of Bagmati province.

Light to moderate rain with thunder and lightning is currently taking place in some places of Koshi and some parts of the hilly areas of Bagmati province.

Environment 19 May, 2024