Three days of heavy rain ahead as monsoon strengthens nationwide

Three days of heavy rain ahead as monsoon strengthens nationwide

Umbrellas, raincoats and caution, residents across five provinces are being urged to prepare for heavy downpours over the next three days.

Umbrellas, raincoats and caution, residents across five provinces are being urged to prepare for heavy downpours over the next three days.

Environment 30 Jun, 2026

Heavy rain, landslide and flood alert issued as monsoon intensifies across Nepal

Heavy rain, landslide and flood alert issued as monsoon intensifies across Nepal

The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has issued a special monsoon warning alerting the public to a significant intensification of monsoon activity expected over the next two days, with heavy to very heavy rainfall forecast across large parts of Nepal and the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA) urging immediate precautionary measures against floods, landslides and debris flows.

The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has issued a special monsoon warning alerting the public to a significant intensification of monsoon activity expected over the next two days, with heavy to very heavy rainfall forecast across large parts of Nepal and the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA) urging immediate precautionary measures against floods, landslides and debris flows.

Environment 29 Jun, 2026

Heat, delayed monsoon trigger acute water crisis in Kanchanpur's Chure foothills

Heat, delayed monsoon trigger acute water crisis in Kanchanpur's Chure foothills

Prolonged drought and soaring temperatures have triggered a severe drinking water crisis in settlements along the Chure foothills of Kanchanpur, with drying water sources disrupting daily life, agriculture and livestock farming.

Prolonged drought and soaring temperatures have triggered a severe drinking water crisis in settlements along the Chure foothills of Kanchanpur, with drying water sources disrupting daily life, agriculture and livestock farming.

Environment 28 Jun, 2026

Monsoon set to advance further, but heatwave to persist in western tarai

Monsoon set to advance further, but heatwave to persist in western tarai

The monsoon is expected to advance into western Nepal over the next few days, bringing widespread rain and thunderstorms across much of the country, although heatwave conditions are likely to persist in parts of the western Tarai, the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM) said on Sunday.

The monsoon is expected to advance into western Nepal over the next few days, bringing widespread rain and thunderstorms across much of the country, although heatwave conditions are likely to persist in parts of the western Tarai, the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM) said on Sunday.

Environment 28 Jun, 2026

Heatwave persists in western tarai as monsoon expands its reach

Heatwave persists in western tarai as monsoon expands its reach

Scorching temperatures will continue to grip parts of western Nepal's Tarai on Friday, even as the monsoon gradually strengthens across the rest of the country, the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM) has said.

Scorching temperatures will continue to grip parts of western Nepal's Tarai on Friday, even as the monsoon gradually strengthens across the rest of the country, the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM) has said.

Environment 26 Jun, 2026

Monsoon active in east, heatwave continues to scorch western tarai

Monsoon active in east, heatwave continues to scorch western tarai

While monsoon activity is expected to bring rain and thunderstorms to eastern and central parts of the country, intense heatwave conditions will likely persist in several western Tarai districts, according to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology.

While monsoon activity is expected to bring rain and thunderstorms to eastern and central parts of the country, intense heatwave conditions will likely persist in several western Tarai districts, according to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology.

Environment 25 Jun, 2026

Heatwave shuts all 163 schools in Nepalgunj for three days

Heatwave shuts all 163 schools in Nepalgunj for three days

With temperatures touching 40 degrees Celsius, Nepalgunj Sub-Metropolitan City has ordered all 163 schools in the area shut for three days starting Wednesday.

With temperatures touching 40 degrees Celsius, Nepalgunj Sub-Metropolitan City has ordered all 163 schools in the area shut for three days starting Wednesday.

Environment 24 Jun, 2026

Kathmandu, Pokhara likely to receive rain as Tarai faces rising temperatures

Kathmandu, Pokhara likely to receive rain as Tarai faces rising temperatures

The hilly and Himalayan regions will remain generally cloudy on Wednesday, with moderate rainfall and thunderstorms forecast in several areas, the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology said.

The hilly and Himalayan regions will remain generally cloudy on Wednesday, with moderate rainfall and thunderstorms forecast in several areas, the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology said.

Environment 24 Jun, 2026

Capturing every drop: How conservation ponds are recharging Nepal's dry Chure hills

Capturing every drop: How conservation ponds are recharging Nepal's dry Chure hills

Nepal's monsoon has arrived late and is expected to remain weak in its early phase, raising concerns for a country heavily dependent on rainfall for agriculture, drinking water and hydropower.

Nepal's monsoon has arrived late and is expected to remain weak in its early phase, raising concerns for a country heavily dependent on rainfall for agriculture, drinking water and hydropower.

Environment 23 Jun, 2026

Monsoon active in eastern Nepal; rain likely in hilly areas, heatwave persists in western Tarai

Monsoon active in eastern Nepal; rain likely in hilly areas, heatwave persists in...

The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has forecast generally cloudy conditions over the hilly and Himalayan regions of the country and the Tarai of Koshi Province today, with moderate rainfall and thunderstorms likely in several areas.

The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has forecast generally cloudy conditions over the hilly and Himalayan regions of the country and the Tarai of Koshi Province today, with moderate rainfall and thunderstorms likely in several areas.

Environment 23 Jun, 2026

Monsoon weak in most regions; heatwave grips western Tarai

Monsoon weak in most regions; heatwave grips western Tarai

The monsoon remains confined to parts of eastern Nepal, while heatwave conditions have intensified across sections of the western Tarai, according to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM).

The monsoon remains confined to parts of eastern Nepal, while heatwave conditions have intensified across sections of the western Tarai, according to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM).

Environment 22 Jun, 2026

Monsoon arrives in Nepal six days behind schedule, enters eastern Koshi province

Monsoon arrives in Nepal six days behind schedule, enters eastern Koshi province

The southwest monsoon has finally entered Nepal, arriving six days later than its usual schedule, the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM) said in its first Monsoon Onset Bulletin.

The southwest monsoon has finally entered Nepal, arriving six days later than its usual schedule, the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM) said in its first Monsoon Onset Bulletin.

Environment 21 Jun, 2026

SPCC's new Everest rangers help mountain cleanup hit record 90,000 kg

SPCC's new Everest rangers help mountain cleanup hit record 90,000 kg

This spring, for the first time, the Sagarmatha Pollution Control Committee (SPCC) stationed a team of rangers at Camp II on Mount Everest.

This spring, for the first time, the Sagarmatha Pollution Control Committee (SPCC) stationed a team of rangers at Camp II on Mount Everest.

Environment 21 Jun, 2026

Rain, thunderstorms forecast for eastern hills as heatwave grips western Tarai

Rain, thunderstorms forecast for eastern hills as heatwave grips western Tarai

The country is set to experience a sharp weather contrast today, with moderate to heavy rainfall and thunderstorms forecast in eastern Nepal, while heatwave conditions are expected to persist across parts of the western Tarai.

The country is set to experience a sharp weather contrast today, with moderate to heavy rainfall and thunderstorms forecast in eastern Nepal, while heatwave conditions are expected to persist across parts of the western Tarai.

Environment 19 Jun, 2026

Govt aims for zero deaths in monsoon disasters: Home Minister Gurung

Govt aims for zero deaths in monsoon disasters: Home Minister Gurung

Minister for Home Affairs Sudan Gurung has said the government's goal is to ensure zero human casualties from monsoon-related disasters through enhanced preparedness and coordinated response.

Minister for Home Affairs Sudan Gurung has said the government's goal is to ensure zero human casualties from monsoon-related disasters through enhanced preparedness and coordinated response.

Environment 18 Jun, 2026

Rain, thunderstorms forecast in hill regions; Tarai braces for scorching heat

Rain, thunderstorms forecast in hill regions; Tarai braces for scorching heat

The Meteorological Forecasting Division has predicted rain and thunderstorms in several hilly and mountainous districts today, even as sweltering temperatures and hot day conditions continue across large parts of the Tarai, with mercury likely to reach as high as 41 degrees Celsius in some areas.

The Meteorological Forecasting Division has predicted rain and thunderstorms in several hilly and mountainous districts today, even as sweltering temperatures and hot day conditions continue across large parts of the Tarai, with mercury likely to reach as high as 41 degrees Celsius in some areas.

Environment 18 Jun, 2026

Monsoon rains to persist in hills as heatwave grips western tarai

Monsoon rains to persist in hills as heatwave grips western tarai

Light to moderate rainfall accompanied by thunder and lightning is likely in several hilly and Himalayan districts today, while hot weather conditions are expected to continue in parts of the western Tarai, according to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM).

Light to moderate rainfall accompanied by thunder and lightning is likely in several hilly and Himalayan districts today, while hot weather conditions are expected to continue in parts of the western Tarai, according to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM).

Environment 17 Jun, 2026

Monsoon delayed as El Niño develops in Pacific; DHM warns of possible weak season ahead

Monsoon delayed as El Niño develops in Pacific; DHM warns of possible weak season...

Nepal's monsoon is running late, and a developing El Niño in the Pacific Ocean may be partly to blame, the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM) has warned, even as pre-monsoon rain and thundershowers continue to bring some relief to hilly and Himalayan regions.

Nepal's monsoon is running late, and a developing El Niño in the Pacific Ocean may be partly to blame, the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM) has warned, even as pre-monsoon rain and thundershowers continue to bring some relief to hilly and Himalayan regions.

Environment 16 Jun, 2026

Thame's lesson for Nepal's climate future

Thame's lesson for Nepal's climate future

A firsthand visit to the site of the 2024 glacial lake outburst flood reveals why Nepal must rethink mountain risk assessment, strengthen climate governance, and prepare for a future of growing cryospheric hazards.

A firsthand visit to the site of the 2024 glacial lake outburst flood reveals why Nepal must rethink mountain risk assessment, strengthen climate governance, and prepare for a future of growing cryospheric hazards.

Environment 15 Jun, 2026

Thunderstorms to drench hills as heatwave-like conditions grip tarai

Thunderstorms to drench hills as heatwave-like conditions grip tarai

While much of Nepal's hill and mountain regions are bracing for rain and thunderstorms, scorching temperatures are expected to persist across parts of the Tarai, according to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology.

While much of Nepal's hill and mountain regions are bracing for rain and thunderstorms, scorching temperatures are expected to persist across parts of the Tarai, according to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology.

Environment 15 Jun, 2026