Weather Update: Widespread cloud cover and rain likely across the country Weather Update: Widespread cloud cover and rain likely across the country The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM) has forecast generally cloudy weather across Nepal today and tonight, with widespread rainfall activity expected in various parts of the country due to the active monsoon system. The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM) has forecast generally cloudy weather across Nepal today and tonight, with widespread rainfall activity expected in various parts of the country due to the active monsoon system. Environment 14 Jul, 2025
Upper Mustang flood caused by GLOF, HiRISK confirms; Experts warn of growing risks from high-altitude lakes Upper Mustang flood caused by GLOF, HiRISK confirms; Experts warn of growing risks... The recent flood in Upper Mustang has been confirmed as a glacial lake outburst flood (GLOF), according to a Rapid Hazard and Risk Assessment (RHA) report published by HiRISK, raising fresh concerns over the increasing risk posed by high-altitude glacial lakes in Nepal. The recent flood in Upper Mustang has been confirmed as a glacial lake outburst flood (GLOF), according to a Rapid Hazard and Risk Assessment (RHA) report published by HiRISK, raising fresh concerns over the increasing risk posed by high-altitude glacial lakes in Nepal. Environment 13 Jul, 2025
Heavy rain likely in several provinces on Friday Heavy rain likely in several provinces on Friday The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has forecast heavy rainfall in various parts of the country today and tonight as monsoon conditions continue to dominate Nepal’s weather. The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has forecast heavy rainfall in various parts of the country today and tonight as monsoon conditions continue to dominate Nepal’s weather. Environment 11 Jul, 2025
GLOF confirmed as the reason for Rasuwa flood GLOF confirmed as the reason for Rasuwa flood The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA) has tentatively concluded that the rupture of a Tibetan glacier lake resulted in a massive cross-border flood in Bhotekoshi, Rasuwa, killing uncounted people. The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA) has tentatively concluded that the rupture of a Tibetan glacier lake resulted in a massive cross-border flood in Bhotekoshi, Rasuwa, killing uncounted people. Environment 10 Jul, 2025
Scientists alarmed by surge in glacial lake floods across the Himalayas Scientists alarmed by surge in glacial lake floods across the Himalayas In a stark warning, scientists at the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) have expressed deep concern over the rapid rise in glacial-origin flood events across the Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH) region. In a stark warning, scientists at the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) have expressed deep concern over the rapid rise in glacial-origin flood events across the Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH) region. Environment 09 Jul, 2025
Heavy rainfall likely in Koshi, Bagmati provinces Heavy rainfall likely in Koshi, Bagmati provinces The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM) has forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall in several provinces today and tonight. The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM) has forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall in several provinces today and tonight. Environment 06 Jul, 2025
Heavy rain forecast for several provinces on Friday Heavy rain forecast for several provinces on Friday The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM) has forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall in some parts of Koshi, Bagmati, Gandaki, and Lumbini provinces today, as monsoon activity intensifies across the country. The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM) has forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall in some parts of Koshi, Bagmati, Gandaki, and Lumbini provinces today, as monsoon activity intensifies across the country. Environment 04 Jul, 2025
Kathmandu sets to host Himalayan Climate Charter Summit for the Earth Kathmandu sets to host Himalayan Climate Charter Summit for the Earth With the aim of releasing the Himalayan Climate Charter 2025, the Nepal Mountaineering Association, Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality, Black Yak, and the Sagarmatha Pollution Control Committee (SPCC) are jointly organizing the Himalayan Climate Charter Summit for the Earth in Kathmandu this Saturday. With the aim of releasing the Himalayan Climate Charter 2025, the Nepal Mountaineering Association, Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality, Black Yak, and the Sagarmatha Pollution Control Committee (SPCC) are jointly organizing the Himalayan Climate Charter Summit for the Earth in Kathmandu this Saturday. Environment 03 Jul, 2025
Widespread rainfall likely across the country today Widespread rainfall likely across the country today Monsoon conditions remain active across the country, with widespread rain and thunderstorms expected throughout the day and night, according to the Meteorological Forecasting Division (MFD). The monsoon's low-pressure trough is currently positioned near its normal location. Monsoon conditions remain active across the country, with widespread rain and thunderstorms expected throughout the day and night, according to the Meteorological Forecasting Division (MFD). The monsoon's low-pressure trough is currently positioned near its normal location. Environment 02 Jul, 2025
GCF approves $36.1 million grant to help Nepal tackle glacial lake flood risks GCF approves $36.1 million grant to help Nepal tackle glacial lake flood risks The Green Climate Fund (GCF) has approved a grant of USD 36.1 million to support Nepal in mitigating the rising threat of glacial lake outburst floods (GLOFs)—one of the most severe and fast-growing climate risks facing the Himalayan region. The Green Climate Fund (GCF) has approved a grant of USD 36.1 million to support Nepal in mitigating the rising threat of glacial lake outburst floods (GLOFs)—one of the most severe and fast-growing climate risks facing the Himalayan region. Environment 02 Jul, 2025
Widespread rainfall across country today, heavy showers likely in several provinces Widespread rainfall across country today, heavy showers likely in several provinces The weather will remain generally cloudy throughout the country today, according to Meteorological Forecasting Division (MFD). The weather will remain generally cloudy throughout the country today, according to Meteorological Forecasting Division (MFD). Environment 01 Jul, 2025
Monsoon trough shifts northward; DHM warns of heavy rainfall, flood risk Monsoon trough shifts northward; DHM warns of heavy rainfall, flood risk The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM) has stated that monsoon winds are currently affecting all parts of the country, with the monsoon’s low-pressure trough shifting northward from its usual position, drawing closer to western Nepal. The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM) has stated that monsoon winds are currently affecting all parts of the country, with the monsoon’s low-pressure trough shifting northward from its usual position, drawing closer to western Nepal. Environment 30 Jun, 2025
Doko Recyclers, Him Electronics and Practical Action Nepal sign Nepal's first voluntary EPR Doko Recyclers, Him Electronics and Practical Action Nepal sign Nepal's first... Doko Recyclers, Him Electronics, and Practical Action Nepal have signed the country’s first voluntary Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) agreement to manage end-of-life electric cooking appliances. Doko Recyclers, Him Electronics, and Practical Action Nepal have signed the country’s first voluntary Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) agreement to manage end-of-life electric cooking appliances. Environment 29 Jun, 2025
Heavy rainfall likely in western provinces Heavy rainfall likely in western provinces The country remains under the influence of monsoon winds, with widespread rain and thunderstorms expected across various regions, according to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM). The country remains under the influence of monsoon winds, with widespread rain and thunderstorms expected across various regions, according to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM). Environment 29 Jun, 2025
How carbon capture works and the debate about whether it's a future climate solution How carbon capture works and the debate about whether it's a future climate solution The process, called carbon capture and sequestration, is seen by many as an important way to reduce pollution during a transition to renewable energy. The process, called carbon capture and sequestration, is seen by many as an important way to reduce pollution during a transition to renewable energy. Environment 26 Jun, 2025
Plastic pollution persists in Nepal amid low awareness and enforcement struggles Plastic pollution persists in Nepal amid low awareness and enforcement struggles Plastic pollution in Nepal is reaching dangerous levels, choking rivers, clogging drains, and piling up in landfills as authorities struggle to enforce existing regulations. Plastic pollution in Nepal is reaching dangerous levels, choking rivers, clogging drains, and piling up in landfills as authorities struggle to enforce existing regulations. Environment 26 Jun, 2025
Heavy rainfall likely in several provinces as monsoon intensifies Heavy rainfall likely in several provinces as monsoon intensifies The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM) has forecast partly to generally cloudy weather across the country today, with light to moderate rain accompanied by thunder and lightning likely at some places in Bagmati and Gandaki Provinces, including the hilly regions, and at a few locations elsewhere. The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM) has forecast partly to generally cloudy weather across the country today, with light to moderate rain accompanied by thunder and lightning likely at some places in Bagmati and Gandaki Provinces, including the hilly regions, and at a few locations elsewhere. Environment 23 Jun, 2025
Heavy rainfall likely in several provinces as Monsoon intensifies Heavy rainfall likely in several provinces as Monsoon intensifies The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM) has forecast partly to generally cloudy conditions across the country today, with light to moderate rain accompanied by thunder and lightning likely in many areas of Bagmati, Gandaki, and Lumbini Provinces, as well as in the hilly regions. The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM) has forecast partly to generally cloudy conditions across the country today, with light to moderate rain accompanied by thunder and lightning likely in many areas of Bagmati, Gandaki, and Lumbini Provinces, as well as in the hilly regions. Environment 22 Jun, 2025
Monsoon brings spike in water-borne diseases Monsoon brings spike in water-borne diseases As the monsoon arrives, bringing relief from the heat, it also ushers in a surge of water-borne illnesses. As the monsoon arrives, bringing relief from the heat, it also ushers in a surge of water-borne illnesses. Environment 22 Jun, 2025
Heavy rain likely in Koshi, Bagmati, and Gandaki provinces Heavy rain likely in Koshi, Bagmati, and Gandaki provinces The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has forecast partly to generally cloudy skies across the country today, with light to moderate rain accompanied by thunder and lightning likely in several areas. The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has forecast partly to generally cloudy skies across the country today, with light to moderate rain accompanied by thunder and lightning likely in several areas. Environment 20 Jun, 2025
World Putin says there are points he can't agree to in the US proposal to end Russia's war in Ukraine Putin refused to elaborate on what Russia could accept or reject, and none of the other officials involved offered details of the talks.
Sports Root finally scores an Ashes century for England in Australia and makes it a big one Root went to the crease in the third over with England reeling at 5-2 after Starc's opening burst.
Sports Premier League: Arsenal regains 5-point lead as struggling Liverpool drops more points at Anfield Another win for Arsenal. More misery for Liverpool and its under-fire manager Arne Slot.
Nepal Narayanghat–Butwal four-lane project reaches 76% physical progress The Narayanghat–Butwal four-lane road project has achieved 76 per cent physical progress along the 65-kilometre stretch, according to the Narayanghat–Butwal Road Project (Eastern Section) Office.
Sports Sudurpaschim Royals' unbeaten run continues; Kathmandu Gorkhas qualify for play-offs Sudurpaschim Royals and Kathmandu Gorkhas registered convincing victories in Tuesday’s fixtures of the ongoing Siddhartha Bank Nepal Premier League in Kathmandu.
Kathmandu PM Karki vows to hold election on scheduled date Prime Minister Sushila Karki has reaffirmed that the government is preparing to hold the parliamentary election on the announced date, March 5, 2026.
Nepal Foreign tourist arrivals in Mustang up by 10.6% in 2025 Foreign tourist arrivals in Mustang have increased by 10.61 percent in the first 11 months of 2025 compared to the same period in 2024, according to the Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP) Area Office in Jomsom.
Science and Tech Deadly Asian floods are no fluke. They're a climate warning, scientists say Southeast Asia is being pummeled by unusually severe floods this year, as late-arriving storms and relentless rains wreak havoc that has caught many places off guard.
Health Health ministry urges public to take precautions as winter flu cases rise The Ministry of Health and Population has urged the public to remain vigilant against seasonal influenza as flu cases typically rise with dropping temperatures.
