NDRRMA urges caution as heavy rain, snowfall and storms forecast NDRRMA urges caution as heavy rain, snowfall and storms forecast The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA) has urged the public to remain on high alert as heavy rainfall, snowfall and strong winds are forecast in various parts of the country over the next few days. The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA) has urged the public to remain on high alert as heavy rainfall, snowfall and strong winds are forecast in various parts of the country over the next few days. Environment 20 Mar, 2026
Western system brings rain, thunderstorms across several provinces Western system brings rain, thunderstorms across several provinces The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM) has forecast generally cloudy conditions with chances of rainfall and thunderstorms in several parts of the country today under the influence of a western low-pressure system and local winds. The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM) has forecast generally cloudy conditions with chances of rainfall and thunderstorms in several parts of the country today under the influence of a western low-pressure system and local winds. Environment 19 Mar, 2026
Climate change intensified global heat exposure, study finds Climate change intensified global heat exposure, study finds A new seasonal analysis by Climate Central has found that more than one in six people worldwide experienced temperatures strongly influenced by climate change every day between December 2025 and February 2026. A new seasonal analysis by Climate Central has found that more than one in six people worldwide experienced temperatures strongly influenced by climate change every day between December 2025 and February 2026. Environment 19 Mar, 2026
Weather: Cloudy skies, light rain likely in mountain regions Weather: Cloudy skies, light rain likely in mountain regions The weather across Nepal is expected to remain partly to generally cloudy on Wednesday, with chances of light rain and snowfall in some areas. The weather across Nepal is expected to remain partly to generally cloudy on Wednesday, with chances of light rain and snowfall in some areas. Environment 18 Mar, 2026
What's happening with wildfires? What's happening with wildfires? Wildfire is back with a blaze again as the season of it has started. However, this is not a strange phenomenon that happens rarely in Nepal. It is a story every year. Wildfire is back with a blaze again as the season of it has started. However, this is not a strange phenomenon that happens rarely in Nepal. It is a story every year. Environment 18 Mar, 2026
Kathmandu University to host Himalayan University Consortium stakeholders' retreat Kathmandu University to host Himalayan University Consortium stakeholders' retreat Kathmandu University (KU) is set to host a retreat for the stakeholders of the Himalayan University Consortium (HUC) on March 18 and 19 in Kathmandu. The retreat aims to enhance coordination and communication among universities in the Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH) region. Kathmandu University (KU) is set to host a retreat for the stakeholders of the Himalayan University Consortium (HUC) on March 18 and 19 in Kathmandu. The retreat aims to enhance coordination and communication among universities in the Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH) region. Environment 17 Mar, 2026
Western disturbance to bring rain, snowfall in several provinces today Western disturbance to bring rain, snowfall in several provinces today A western low-pressure system currently influencing Nepal’s weather is expected to bring light rain, snowfall and thunderstorms in several mountainous areas of the country today, according to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology. A western low-pressure system currently influencing Nepal’s weather is expected to bring light rain, snowfall and thunderstorms in several mountainous areas of the country today, according to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology. Environment 17 Mar, 2026
Everest clean-up: New 2kg waste mandate begins this spring Everest clean-up: New 2kg waste mandate begins this spring Climbers attempting to summit Mount Everest will now be required to bring back at least two kilograms of garbage from areas above Camp II, as authorities tighten waste management measures on the world's highest peak. Climbers attempting to summit Mount Everest will now be required to bring back at least two kilograms of garbage from areas above Camp II, as authorities tighten waste management measures on the world's highest peak. Environment 16 Mar, 2026
Wildfires damage over 330 hectares of forest in Jumla last fiscal year Wildfires damage over 330 hectares of forest in Jumla last fiscal year Wildfires destroyed over 330 hectares of forest area in Jumla district during the last fiscal year, according to the Division Forest Office. Wildfires destroyed over 330 hectares of forest area in Jumla district during the last fiscal year, according to the Division Forest Office. Environment 16 Mar, 2026
Western system to bring rain, snowfall and thunderstorms across parts of the country Western system to bring rain, snowfall and thunderstorms across parts of the country Several parts of Nepal are likely to experience rainfall, snowfall, and thunderstorms today under the influence of a western low-pressure system, according to the Meteorological Forecasting Division. Several parts of Nepal are likely to experience rainfall, snowfall, and thunderstorms today under the influence of a western low-pressure system, according to the Meteorological Forecasting Division. Environment 16 Mar, 2026
Rain and snowfall likely in hilly, mountainous regions: DHM Rain and snowfall likely in hilly, mountainous regions: DHM The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has forecast rain and snowfall in several hilly and mountainous parts of the country over the next 24 hours due to the partial influence of a westerly low-pressure system. The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has forecast rain and snowfall in several hilly and mountainous parts of the country over the next 24 hours due to the partial influence of a westerly low-pressure system. Environment 15 Mar, 2026
Air pollution annually kills about 42,000 people in Nepal Air pollution annually kills about 42,000 people in Nepal Approximately 42 thousand people die annually in Nepal due to air pollution, according to the Ministry of Health and Population. Approximately 42 thousand people die annually in Nepal due to air pollution, according to the Ministry of Health and Population. Environment 13 Mar, 2026
Rain, snowfall likely in hilly and Himalayan regions Rain, snowfall likely in hilly and Himalayan regions The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has forecast rainfall and snowfall in several hilly and Himalayan areas of the country over the next 24 hours due to the partial influence of a western low-pressure system. The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has forecast rainfall and snowfall in several hilly and Himalayan areas of the country over the next 24 hours due to the partial influence of a western low-pressure system. Environment 13 Mar, 2026
Police urge precautions as air pollution rises in Kathmandu Police urge precautions as air pollution rises in Kathmandu Nepal Police has urged the public to take precautionary measures as air pollution levels have risen sharply in Kathmandu and other major cities. Nepal Police has urged the public to take precautionary measures as air pollution levels have risen sharply in Kathmandu and other major cities. Environment 11 Mar, 2026
World Bank supports Nepal's Clean Air Project World Bank supports Nepal's Clean Air Project The World Bank has extended support to Nepal’s Clean Air and Prosperity Project to reduce air pollution from industries and strengthen air quality management. The World Bank has extended support to Nepal’s Clean Air and Prosperity Project to reduce air pollution from industries and strengthen air quality management. Environment 11 Mar, 2026
Kathmandu's air turns hazardous, ranks second most polluted major city in the world Kathmandu's air turns hazardous, ranks second most polluted major city in the world Kathmandu's air quality has deteriorated to hazardous levels, with the capital ranking as the second most polluted major city in the world as of Monday morning, according to real-time data from IQAir, the Switzerland-based global air quality monitoring platform. Kathmandu's air quality has deteriorated to hazardous levels, with the capital ranking as the second most polluted major city in the world as of Monday morning, according to real-time data from IQAir, the Switzerland-based global air quality monitoring platform. Environment 10 Mar, 2026
Heat waves that spark damaging droughts are happening more frequently, study finds Heat waves that spark damaging droughts are happening more frequently, study finds The average has likely gone even higher with 2024's record global heat and a 2025 that was nearly as warm, the study's authors said. The average has likely gone even higher with 2024's record global heat and a 2025 that was nearly as warm, the study's authors said. Environment 08 Mar, 2026
Cloudy skies, chance of light rain and snow in hills and mountains Cloudy skies, chance of light rain and snow in hills and mountains The weather across Nepal is currently influenced by a partial high-pressure system in the upper atmosphere and a low-pressure system in the lower atmosphere near the eastern region, according to the Meteorological Forecasting Division. The weather across Nepal is currently influenced by a partial high-pressure system in the upper atmosphere and a low-pressure system in the lower atmosphere near the eastern region, according to the Meteorological Forecasting Division. Environment 07 Mar, 2026
Weather to remain generally fair across most parts of the country today Weather to remain generally fair across most parts of the country today The weather across most parts of the country is expected to remain generally fair today, according to the Meteorological Forecasting Division. The weather across most parts of the country is expected to remain generally fair today, according to the Meteorological Forecasting Division. Environment 06 Mar, 2026
Hand pumps transform lives in Teliya, Dang Hand pumps transform lives in Teliya, Dang In the rural community of Teliya, access to safe drinking water was once a daily struggle. For years, families relied on contaminated stream water and rain-fed pits, exposing themselves to waterborne diseases and undermining sanitation practices. Today, that reality has changed. In the rural community of Teliya, access to safe drinking water was once a daily struggle. For years, families relied on contaminated stream water and rain-fed pits, exposing themselves to waterborne diseases and undermining sanitation practices. Today, that reality has changed. Environment 01 Mar, 2026
Nepal Govt forms probe panel to investigate seizure of 779 EVs The government has formed a joint investigation committee to probe the seizure of 779 electric vehicles imported through the Korala border in Mustang on suspicion of revenue evasion.
Business Thailand Tourism Authority promotes new destinations in Nepal market The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), New Delhi, organized an Amazing Thailand Product Presentation in Kathmandu on Monday, highlighting new tourism products, emerging destinations and promotional campaigns aimed at attracting more Nepali travellers.
Business MetLife Nepal launches football-based education initiative in Kaski schools MetLife Nepal has launched a sports-and-education initiative in Kaski district, distributing football kits and training equipment to public schools to promote youth development through sport.
Nepal Over 6,700 govt employees found late in office checks: NVC The National Vigilance Centre (NVC) has found more than 6,700 government employees failing to report to office on time during nationwide surprise inspections.
Environment World Environment Day marked with call for climate-resilient, green development World Environment Day 2026 is being observed across the country today with the theme “Foundation for a Prosperous Future: Climate and Nature-Friendly Development,” highlighting urgent action on climate change and environmental protection.
Business Himalayan Travel Mart 2026 concludes, strengthens Nepal's global tourism footprint The 6th edition of the Himalayan Travel Mart (HTM 2026) concluded in Kathmandu on Thursday with strong international participation and renewed commitments to position Nepal as a global tourism hub under the theme “New Frontiers in Tourism.”
Business Gold, silver prices decline in domestic market The price of gold has decreased by Rs 2,100 per tola in the domestic market on Friday, according to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association.
Nepal RSP Chair Lamichhane meets US Envoy Sergio Gor in New Delhi Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) Chair Rabi Lamichhane, who is on a five-day visit to India, held talks with Sergio Gor in New Delhi on Thursday.
Environment Heatwave tightens grip on Tarai, likely to persist for three more days A prolonged heatwave is sweeping across Nepal's southern plains, with the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM) warning that temperatures could exceed 38 degrees Celsius in several Tarai districts over the next three days.
