More than 5,000 forest fires in ten months

More than 5,000 forest fires in ten months

A total of 5,130 incidents of wild fire have taken place in a period of about ten months.

A total of 5,130 incidents of wild fire have taken place in a period of about ten months.

Environment 18 May, 2024

Upcoming two days likely to be hotter: Met Dept.

Upcoming two days likely to be hotter: Met Dept.

The minimum and maximum temperature in most parts of the country has gradually increased over the past few days.

The minimum and maximum temperature in most parts of the country has gradually increased over the past few days.

Environment 17 May, 2024

Kathmandu Valley's temperature likely to reach 32°C

Kathmandu Valley's temperature likely to reach 32°C

The weather will be partly cloudy in the hilly areas, including Koshi and Madhes provinces and generally clear in the rest of the Terai region.

The weather will be partly cloudy in the hilly areas, including Koshi and Madhes provinces and generally clear in the rest of the Terai region.

Environment 16 May, 2024

Sweltering heat across Asia was 45 times more likely because of climate change, study finds

Sweltering heat across Asia was 45 times more likely because of climate change, study...

Internally displaced people, migrants and those in refugee camps were especially vulnerable to the searing temperatures, the study found.

Internally displaced people, migrants and those in refugee camps were especially vulnerable to the searing temperatures, the study found.

Environment 15 May, 2024

Weather to remain partly cloudy in hilly region

Weather to remain partly cloudy in hilly region

The weather will be partly cloudy in the hilly areas of the country including Bagmati, Gandaki, Lumbini and Karnali provinces, the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology said.

The weather will be partly cloudy in the hilly areas of the country including Bagmati, Gandaki, Lumbini and Karnali provinces, the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology said.

Environment 15 May, 2024

Partly cloudy weather predicted in hilly region

Partly cloudy weather predicted in hilly region

The country will have a partly cloudy weather in hilly region with the effect of westerly wind and local wind coupled with low pressure system in the vicinity of Bihar, India.

The country will have a partly cloudy weather in hilly region with the effect of westerly wind and local wind coupled with low pressure system in the vicinity of Bihar, India.

Environment 14 May, 2024

More than average rainfall likely in this monsoon: Met Department

More than average rainfall likely in this monsoon: Met Department

The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has predicted more than average rainfall in monsoon this year.

The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has predicted more than average rainfall in monsoon this year.

Environment 13 May, 2024

Cloudy with chances of light rain today: MFD

Cloudy with chances of light rain today: MFD

The skies across the country are expected to remain partly to generally cloudy on Monday, as per the Meteorological Forecast Division (MFD).

The skies across the country are expected to remain partly to generally cloudy on Monday, as per the Meteorological Forecast Division (MFD).

Environment 13 May, 2024

105 crocodiles released into Rapti river

105 crocodiles released into Rapti river

A total of 105 crocodiles of the Gharial species have been released into the Rapti river. The crocodiles were raised at the crocodile breeding center of Chitwan National Park.

A total of 105 crocodiles of the Gharial species have been released into the Rapti river. The crocodiles were raised at the crocodile breeding center of Chitwan National Park.

Environment 12 May, 2024

Heavy rainfall expected in multiple provinces, including Bagmati

Heavy rainfall expected in multiple provinces, including Bagmati

Heavy rainfall is expected in multiple provinces today, including Bagmati, Koshi, Gandaki, and Lumbini, as reported by the Meteorological Forecast Division.

Heavy rainfall is expected in multiple provinces today, including Bagmati, Koshi, Gandaki, and Lumbini, as reported by the Meteorological Forecast Division.

Environment 12 May, 2024

Light rain likely in Lumbini, Karnali, Sudurpaschim

Light rain likely in Lumbini, Karnali, Sudurpaschim

Light to moderate rain with thunders and lightning is occurring at some places of the Koshi, Gandaki and Sudurpaschim provinces across the country at present due to a low-pressure system formed around Bihar state of India as well as the impacts of westerly and local winds, according to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology.

Light to moderate rain with thunders and lightning is occurring at some places of the Koshi, Gandaki and Sudurpaschim provinces across the country at present due to a low-pressure system formed around Bihar state of India as well as the impacts of westerly and local winds, according to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology.

Environment 11 May, 2024

Rainfall predicted in hilly regions

Rainfall predicted in hilly regions

Light rain with thunders, lightning and winds is occurring at some places of the Koshi, Bagmati and Gandaki provinces with partial to general changes in the weather condition across the country.

Light rain with thunders, lightning and winds is occurring at some places of the Koshi, Bagmati and Gandaki provinces with partial to general changes in the weather condition across the country.

Environment 10 May, 2024

From flooding in Brazil and Houston to brutal heat in Asia, extreme weather seems nearly everywhere

From flooding in Brazil and Houston to brutal heat in Asia, extreme weather seems...

The deadly heat wave felt across West Africa last month was linked to human-caused climate change, according to scientists at the World Weather Attribution group.

The deadly heat wave felt across West Africa last month was linked to human-caused climate change, according to scientists at the World Weather Attribution group.

Environment 08 May, 2024

Cloudy skies with light rain across the country: MFD

Cloudy skies with light rain across the country: MFD

The weather pattern across the country will remain partly to generally cloudy, with light rainfall expected across the nation today, according to the Meteorological Forecast Division (MFD).

The weather pattern across the country will remain partly to generally cloudy, with light rainfall expected across the nation today, according to the Meteorological Forecast Division (MFD).

Environment 08 May, 2024

Five thousand hectares of forest under fire in Banke

Five thousand hectares of forest under fire in Banke

An area of 5,133 hectares of various community forests and Chakla forest in Banke is currently under fire.

An area of 5,133 hectares of various community forests and Chakla forest in Banke is currently under fire.

Environment 06 May, 2024

Rain likely from tomorrow; expected to provide relief from smog, wildfires

Rain likely from tomorrow; expected to provide relief from smog, wildfires

According to the Meteorological Forecast Division (MFD), the country is likely to experience rain starting from tomorrow, offering a much-needed respite from the heatwaves and thick smog that have plagued various regions, including Pokhara and the Federal Capital Kathmandu.

According to the Meteorological Forecast Division (MFD), the country is likely to experience rain starting from tomorrow, offering a much-needed respite from the heatwaves and thick smog that have plagued various regions, including Pokhara and the Federal Capital Kathmandu.

Environment 03 May, 2024

Kathmandu tops world's most polluted cities again

Kathmandu tops world's most polluted cities again

Kathmandu, the federal capital of Nepal, has again ranked the world's most polluted city.

Kathmandu, the federal capital of Nepal, has again ranked the world's most polluted city.

Environment 02 May, 2024

Weather to remain partly cloudy in hilly region; fair in remaining areas

Weather to remain partly cloudy in hilly region; fair in remaining areas

The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology said weather now is partly cloudy in the hilly areas and fair in remaining parts of the country.

The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology said weather now is partly cloudy in the hilly areas and fair in remaining parts of the country.

Environment 02 May, 2024

NHRC calls for promoting labour rights

NHRC calls for promoting labour rights

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has urged the government and all the bodies concerned to implement the provision of minimum remuneration fixed by the government for workers.

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has urged the government and all the bodies concerned to implement the provision of minimum remuneration fixed by the government for workers.

Environment 01 May, 2024

What's causing the catastrophic rainfall in Kenya?

What's causing the catastrophic rainfall in Kenya?

At least 169 people have died due to the heavy rains, with more than 91 missing, according to the latest government figures.

At least 169 people have died due to the heavy rains, with more than 91 missing, according to the latest government figures.

Environment 30 Apr, 2024