Kathmandu urged to mask up as pollution soars

Kathmandu urged to mask up as pollution soars

With air pollution levels in Kathmandu on the rise, the Ministry of Health and Population has urged people to wear masks as a protective measure in Kathmandu. The federal capital's air quality has been ranked among the world's most unhealthy, prompting the Ministry to advise caution.

With air pollution levels in Kathmandu on the rise, the Ministry of Health and Population has urged people to wear masks as a protective measure in Kathmandu. The federal capital's air quality has been ranked among the world's most unhealthy, prompting the Ministry to advise caution.

Environment 30 Apr, 2024

Storm predicted in Lumbini, Madhesh, Sudurpaschim and Koshi Provinces

Storm predicted in Lumbini, Madhesh, Sudurpaschim and Koshi Provinces

Some places of Lumbini, Madhes, Sudurpaschim and Koshi provinces are predicted to have storm today.

Some places of Lumbini, Madhes, Sudurpaschim and Koshi provinces are predicted to have storm today.

Environment 30 Apr, 2024

Gandaki Province reports cases of forest fire at 467 locations

Gandaki Province reports cases of forest fire at 467 locations

Various 467 locations in Gandaki Provinces presently report incidents of forest fires.

Various 467 locations in Gandaki Provinces presently report incidents of forest fires.

Environment 29 Apr, 2024

Partly cloudy in hilly region; weather likely to remain clear in remaining regions

Partly cloudy in hilly region; weather likely to remain clear in remaining regions

The Meteorological Forecasting Division of the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has predicted partly cloudy weather in the hilly region and fair in remaining parts of the country.

The Meteorological Forecasting Division of the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has predicted partly cloudy weather in the hilly region and fair in remaining parts of the country.

Environment 25 Apr, 2024

Intrepid DMC Nepal's Cleanup Campaign on Earth Day 2024

Intrepid DMC Nepal's Cleanup Campaign on Earth Day 2024

On Earth Day 2024, Intrepid DMC Nepal office team, known for their adventurous spirit, successfully organized its second cleanup drive-in collaboration with Clean up Nepal, on Tuesday.

On Earth Day 2024, Intrepid DMC Nepal office team, known for their adventurous spirit, successfully organized its second cleanup drive-in collaboration with Clean up Nepal, on Tuesday.

Environment 24 Apr, 2024

Storm likely to occur in Tarai, weather to remain clear in remaining regions

Storm likely to occur in Tarai, weather to remain clear in remaining regions

The Meteorological Forecasting Division of the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has predicted partly cloudy weather in the hilly region and generally fair in remaining parts of the country.

The Meteorological Forecasting Division of the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has predicted partly cloudy weather in the hilly region and generally fair in remaining parts of the country.

Environment 24 Apr, 2024

Forest fire destroys 700 hectares forest area in Myagdi

Forest fire destroys 700 hectares forest area in Myagdi

Myagdi district has suffered the largest scale of damage in forest fire among 11 districts of Gandaki province.

Myagdi district has suffered the largest scale of damage in forest fire among 11 districts of Gandaki province.

Environment 24 Apr, 2024

Rain expected in hilly regions across the country

Rain expected in hilly regions across the country

The country is set to experience intermittent rainfall and thunderstorms in various locations

The country is set to experience intermittent rainfall and thunderstorms in various locations

Environment 22 Apr, 2024

Storm warned in Tarai belt

Storm warned in Tarai belt

The weather across the country now is mainly fair and is partly cloudy in Sudurpaschim and Karnali provinces as the country is experiencing partial influence of westerly wind and local winds, according to the Meteorological Forecasting Division.

The weather across the country now is mainly fair and is partly cloudy in Sudurpaschim and Karnali provinces as the country is experiencing partial influence of westerly wind and local winds, according to the Meteorological Forecasting Division.

Environment 21 Apr, 2024

Light rain likely in hilly areas

Light rain likely in hilly areas

Due to impacts of the westerly and local winds, the hilly region in the country including in Sudurpaschim is witnessing rain at present, according to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology.

Due to impacts of the westerly and local winds, the hilly region in the country including in Sudurpaschim is witnessing rain at present, according to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology.

Environment 19 Apr, 2024

Storm likely in Lumbini and Sudur Paschim

Storm likely in Lumbini and Sudur Paschim

The weather today will be partially cloudy in some places and generally clear in remaining parts of the country.

The weather today will be partially cloudy in some places and generally clear in remaining parts of the country.

Environment 18 Apr, 2024

Weather to remain generally fair across the country

Weather to remain generally fair across the country

The weather will remain partly cloudy in some places and generally fair in rest of the parts of the country.

The weather will remain partly cloudy in some places and generally fair in rest of the parts of the country.

Environment 17 Apr, 2024

Possibility of thunderstorm in five provinces

Possibility of thunderstorm in five provinces

There is possibility of thunderstorms in the hilly areas of Koshi, Bagmati, Gandaki, Lumbini and Karnali provinces after noon today.

There is possibility of thunderstorms in the hilly areas of Koshi, Bagmati, Gandaki, Lumbini and Karnali provinces after noon today.

Environment 14 Apr, 2024

Forecast: Light rain likely today

Forecast: Light rain likely today

Light rain is likely today across several regions of Nepal, according to the Meteorological Forecast Division (MFD).

Light rain is likely today across several regions of Nepal, according to the Meteorological Forecast Division (MFD).

Environment 12 Apr, 2024

Forest fires fuel air pollution crisis in Nepal, Kathmandu among World's most polluted cities

Forest fires fuel air pollution crisis in Nepal, Kathmandu among World's most...

Incidences of forest fires reported across Nepal have led to a surge in air pollution in major cities such as Kathmandu and Pokhara.

Incidences of forest fires reported across Nepal have led to a surge in air pollution in major cities such as Kathmandu and Pokhara.

Environment 08 Apr, 2024

Weather to remain partly cloudy this afternoon

Weather to remain partly cloudy this afternoon

The weather across the country is likely to remain partly cloudy due to the influence of westerly wind and local wind.

The weather across the country is likely to remain partly cloudy due to the influence of westerly wind and local wind.

Environment 05 Apr, 2024

Nepal's air quality improving

Nepal's air quality improving

Until a few years ago, winter days in major cities across Nepal, including the Kathmandu Valley, were characterized by hazardous air quality, posing significant health risks to the public.

Until a few years ago, winter days in major cities across Nepal, including the Kathmandu Valley, were characterized by hazardous air quality, posing significant health risks to the public.

Environment 04 Apr, 2024

Extreme drought in southern Africa leaves millions hungry

Extreme drought in southern Africa leaves millions hungry

Delicately and with intense concentration, Zanyiwe Ncube poured her small share of precious golden cooking oil into a plastic bottle at a food aid distribution site deep in rural Zimbabwe.

Delicately and with intense concentration, Zanyiwe Ncube poured her small share of precious golden cooking oil into a plastic bottle at a food aid distribution site deep in rural Zimbabwe.

Environment 31 Mar, 2024

Weather to improve from Sunday

Weather to improve from Sunday

The light rainfall taking place in different parts of the country for the past few days is likely to continue until Saturday, according to the Meteorological Forecasting Division, Department of Hydrology and Meteorology.

The light rainfall taking place in different parts of the country for the past few days is likely to continue until Saturday, according to the Meteorological Forecasting Division, Department of Hydrology and Meteorology.

Environment 29 Mar, 2024

Cloudy skies with chance of rain today

Cloudy skies with chance of rain today

The weather is likely to be cloudy across the country today, with chances of rainfall in certain areas, according to the Metereological Forecast Division (MFD).

The weather is likely to be cloudy across the country today, with chances of rainfall in certain areas, according to the Metereological Forecast Division (MFD).

Environment 26 Mar, 2024