Nepal weather: Rain, thunderstorms likely in hills and Himalayas today

Nepal weather: Rain, thunderstorms likely in hills and Himalayas today

Rain and thundershowers are likely in parts of Nepal on Tuesday, with the Himalayan and hilly regions expected to remain generally cloudy while conditions in the Terai will be partly cloudy, according to the Meteorological Forecasting Division.

Rain and thundershowers are likely in parts of Nepal on Tuesday, with the Himalayan and hilly regions expected to remain generally cloudy while conditions in the Terai will be partly cloudy, according to the Meteorological Forecasting Division.

Environment 11 Aug, 2026

Monday weather: Heavy to very heavy rain possible in several provinces

Monday weather: Heavy to very heavy rain possible in several provinces

Heavy rainfall is likely in several parts of Nepal on Monday, with the Meteorological Forecasting Division warning of very heavy rain in some areas as the monsoon continues to affect the country.

Heavy rainfall is likely in several parts of Nepal on Monday, with the Meteorological Forecasting Division warning of very heavy rain in some areas as the monsoon continues to affect the country.

Environment 10 Aug, 2026

Rain to continue across Nepal as far-west temperatures climb to 37°C

Rain to continue across Nepal as far-west temperatures climb to 37°C

Nepal is set for another wet monsoon day, but parts of the western Tarai could still see temperatures climb as high as 37°C, with Dhangadhi forecast to be the hottest among major cities.

Nepal is set for another wet monsoon day, but parts of the western Tarai could still see temperatures climb as high as 37°C, with Dhangadhi forecast to be the hottest among major cities.

Environment 09 Aug, 2026

Monsoon eases, heavy rain risk shrinks to parts of Koshi, Bagmati

Monsoon eases, heavy rain risk shrinks to parts of Koshi, Bagmati

The monsoon showed signs of easing on Friday, with the Meteorological Forecasting Division saying the risk of widespread heavy rainfall has diminished as the monsoon trough returned to its normal position.

The monsoon showed signs of easing on Friday, with the Meteorological Forecasting Division saying the risk of widespread heavy rainfall has diminished as the monsoon trough returned to its normal position.

Environment 07 Aug, 2026

Heavy rain, gusty winds to hit western Nepal as monsoon stays active

Heavy rain, gusty winds to hit western Nepal as monsoon stays active

Gusty winds are expected to accompany thunderstorms in parts of western Nepal on Thursday as the active monsoon system continues to bring heavy rainfall to several hill districts, the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology said.

Gusty winds are expected to accompany thunderstorms in parts of western Nepal on Thursday as the active monsoon system continues to bring heavy rainfall to several hill districts, the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology said.

Environment 06 Aug, 2026

Heavy rain threat shifts west as monsoon remains active

Heavy rain threat shifts west as monsoon remains active

Heavy to very heavy rainfall is forecast in parts of six provinces on Wednesday as an active monsoon system continues to affect Nepal, raising the risk of landslides, flash floods and travel disruptions in several hilly districts.

Heavy to very heavy rainfall is forecast in parts of six provinces on Wednesday as an active monsoon system continues to affect Nepal, raising the risk of landslides, flash floods and travel disruptions in several hilly districts.

Environment 05 Aug, 2026

Heavy rain threat shifts east as monsoon focus narrows to Koshi, Madhesh

Heavy rain threat shifts east as monsoon focus narrows to Koshi, Madhesh

The focus of the monsoon has shifted towards eastern Nepal, with forecasters warning of heavy rainfall in parts of Koshi and Madhesh provinces while conditions are expected to be relatively less intense across much of the rest of the country.

The focus of the monsoon has shifted towards eastern Nepal, with forecasters warning of heavy rainfall in parts of Koshi and Madhesh provinces while conditions are expected to be relatively less intense across much of the rest of the country.

Environment 04 Aug, 2026

Monsoon shifts north, raising risk of very heavy rain in Lumbini and Karnali

Monsoon shifts north, raising risk of very heavy rain in Lumbini and Karnali

The Meteorological Forecasting Division has warned of very heavy rainfall in parts of Lumbini and Karnali provinces on Monday as the monsoon trough has shifted slightly north of its normal position, increasing the likelihood of intense downpours across several regions.

The Meteorological Forecasting Division has warned of very heavy rainfall in parts of Lumbini and Karnali provinces on Monday as the monsoon trough has shifted slightly north of its normal position, increasing the likelihood of intense downpours across several regions.

Environment 03 Aug, 2026

Heavy rain threat shifts to central, eastern Nepal as monsoon intensifies

Heavy rain threat shifts to central, eastern Nepal as monsoon intensifies

The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM) has warned of heavy to very heavy rainfall across parts of central and eastern Nepal on Sunday as the monsoon trough shifts northwards towards the southern plains, increasing the likelihood of intense downpours.

The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM) has warned of heavy to very heavy rainfall across parts of central and eastern Nepal on Sunday as the monsoon trough shifts northwards towards the southern plains, increasing the likelihood of intense downpours.

Environment 02 Aug, 2026

Kathmandu, Pokhara face 60% rain probability; Public urged to stay alert

Kathmandu, Pokhara face 60% rain probability; Public urged to stay alert

The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM) has forecast widespread rainfall across Nepal on Wednesday, with heavy downpours likely at one or two places in the hilly districts of six provinces.

The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM) has forecast widespread rainfall across Nepal on Wednesday, with heavy downpours likely at one or two places in the hilly districts of six provinces.

Environment 29 Jul, 2026

Heavy rain likely in five provinces as monsoon covers Nepal

Heavy rain likely in five provinces as monsoon covers Nepal

Heavy rainfall is likely at one or two places in the hilly regions of five provinces on Tuesday as the monsoon system continues to affect the entire country, the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology said.

Heavy rainfall is likely at one or two places in the hilly regions of five provinces on Tuesday as the monsoon system continues to affect the entire country, the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology said.

Environment 28 Jul, 2026

Monsoon system keeps Nepal cloudy; Thunderstorms likely across provinces

Monsoon system keeps Nepal cloudy; Thunderstorms likely across provinces

The Meteorological Forecasting Division has forecast heavy rainfall at one or two places in the hilly and Himalayan regions of Bagmati and Gandaki provinces tonight, while monsoon conditions continue to affect the country.

The Meteorological Forecasting Division has forecast heavy rainfall at one or two places in the hilly and Himalayan regions of Bagmati and Gandaki provinces tonight, while monsoon conditions continue to affect the country.

Environment 26 Jul, 2026

Heavy rain likely in four provinces as monsoon remains active

Heavy rain likely in four provinces as monsoon remains active

Heavy rainfall is likely at one or two places in the hilly districts of Bagmati, Gandaki, Lumbini and Karnali provinces today, with the Meteorological Forecasting Division warning of continued monsoon activity across much of the country.

Heavy rainfall is likely at one or two places in the hilly districts of Bagmati, Gandaki, Lumbini and Karnali provinces today, with the Meteorological Forecasting Division warning of continued monsoon activity across much of the country.

Environment 25 Jul, 2026

Heavy rain, landslides block nine highways; Dozen roads disrupted

Heavy rain, landslides block nine highways; Dozen roads disrupted

Continuous rainfall and landslides have disrupted transportation across Nepal, with nine major highways and several road sections completely blocked, according to Nepal Police.

Continuous rainfall and landslides have disrupted transportation across Nepal, with nine major highways and several road sections completely blocked, according to Nepal Police.

Environment 24 Jul, 2026

Heavy rain likely in four provinces as monsoon stays active Friday

Heavy rain likely in four provinces as monsoon stays active Friday

The Meteorological Forecasting Division has forecast heavy rainfall at one or two places in Bagmati, Gandaki, Karnali and Lumbini provinces on Friday, with monsoon activity expected to remain active across Nepal.

The Meteorological Forecasting Division has forecast heavy rainfall at one or two places in Bagmati, Gandaki, Karnali and Lumbini provinces on Friday, with monsoon activity expected to remain active across Nepal.

Environment 24 Jul, 2026

Pokhara, Taplejung, Jiri face high rainfall probability; Kathmandu moderate

Pokhara, Taplejung, Jiri face high rainfall probability; Kathmandu moderate

The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has forecast generally cloudy conditions across the country's hilly and mountainous regions on Thursday, with chances of light to moderate rainfall and thunderstorms in several areas.

The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has forecast generally cloudy conditions across the country's hilly and mountainous regions on Thursday, with chances of light to moderate rainfall and thunderstorms in several areas.

Environment 23 Jul, 2026

Public land along rivers 'sold by land mafias,' campaigners warn

Public land along rivers 'sold by land mafias,' campaigners warn

A youth-led campaign seeking the protection of public river lands and the removal of encroachments on the Hattimara and Triyuga rivers submitted a seven-point memorandum to the Chief District Officer (CDO) of Udayapur on Monday.

A youth-led campaign seeking the protection of public river lands and the removal of encroachments on the Hattimara and Triyuga rivers submitted a seven-point memorandum to the Chief District Officer (CDO) of Udayapur on Monday.

Environment 22 Jul, 2026

Kathmandu to see showers, temperatures around 30°C Wednesday

Kathmandu to see showers, temperatures around 30°C Wednesday

The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has forecast generally cloudy weather across the country on Wednesday, with moderate to heavy rainfall likely in several provinces as monsoon activity remains active.

The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has forecast generally cloudy weather across the country on Wednesday, with moderate to heavy rainfall likely in several provinces as monsoon activity remains active.

Environment 22 Jul, 2026

Heavy rain likely in hilly regions as monsoon remains active nationwide

Heavy rain likely in hilly regions as monsoon remains active nationwide

The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM) has forecast generally cloudy conditions across the country on Tuesday, with moderate to heavy rainfall likely in several hilly and Himalayan areas under the influence of active monsoon winds.

The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM) has forecast generally cloudy conditions across the country on Tuesday, with moderate to heavy rainfall likely in several hilly and Himalayan areas under the influence of active monsoon winds.

Environment 21 Jul, 2026

MetLife Foundation grants $120,000 to WWF Nepal for flood resilience project in Karnali

MetLife Foundation grants $120,000 to WWF Nepal for flood resilience project in...

MetLife Foundation has awarded a grant of USD 120,000 to WWF Nepal to implement a climate resilience and livelihood support project aimed at vulnerable communities living along the Lower Karnali River basin in Bardiya district.

MetLife Foundation has awarded a grant of USD 120,000 to WWF Nepal to implement a climate resilience and livelihood support project aimed at vulnerable communities living along the Lower Karnali River basin in Bardiya district.

Environment 20 Jul, 2026