Dr Pokharel appointed as Member Secretary of NTNC

Dr Pokharel appointed as Member Secretary of NTNC

Dr Chiranjivi Prasad Pokharel has been appointed as the Member Secretary of the National Trust for Nature Conservation.

Dr Chiranjivi Prasad Pokharel has been appointed as the Member Secretary of the National Trust for Nature Conservation.

Environment 13 May, 2026

Western system triggers rainfall across much of the country

Western system triggers rainfall across much of the country

Cloudy conditions and rainfall are likely across much of the country today, particularly in hilly and mountainous regions, according to the Meteorological Forecasting Division.

Cloudy conditions and rainfall are likely across much of the country today, particularly in hilly and mountainous regions, according to the Meteorological Forecasting Division.

Environment 12 May, 2026

Over 1.9 million people likely to be affected by monsoon disasters

Over 1.9 million people likely to be affected by monsoon disasters

More than 1.9 million people are projected to be affected by monsoon-related disasters this year despite forecasts of below-average rainfall, according to a government assessment.

More than 1.9 million people are projected to be affected by monsoon-related disasters this year despite forecasts of below-average rainfall, according to a government assessment.

Environment 11 May, 2026

Rain, thunderstorms likely in hilly regions; cloudy weather nationwide

Rain, thunderstorms likely in hilly regions; cloudy weather nationwide

Generally cloudy conditions are expected across Sudurpashchim Province and the hilly and Himalayan regions of the country today, while the Terai will remain partly cloudy, according to the Meteorological Forecasting Division.

Generally cloudy conditions are expected across Sudurpashchim Province and the hilly and Himalayan regions of the country today, while the Terai will remain partly cloudy, according to the Meteorological Forecasting Division.

Environment 11 May, 2026

Light to moderate rain likely in hilly regions

Light to moderate rain likely in hilly regions

The Meteorological Forecasting Division has forecast generally cloudy weather in the hilly and Himalayan regions of the country with chances of rain and thunderstorms in several provinces.

The Meteorological Forecasting Division has forecast generally cloudy weather in the hilly and Himalayan regions of the country with chances of rain and thunderstorms in several provinces.

Environment 10 May, 2026

Widespread rain, thunderstorms likely across hilly regions

Widespread rain, thunderstorms likely across hilly regions

The Meteorological Forecasting Division has predicted generally cloudy weather with widespread rain and thunderstorms across the country, particularly in hilly and mountainous regions.

The Meteorological Forecasting Division has predicted generally cloudy weather with widespread rain and thunderstorms across the country, particularly in hilly and mountainous regions.

Environment 08 May, 2026

Rain likely across hilly regions, Kathmandu sees showers

Rain likely across hilly regions, Kathmandu sees showers

Rainfall accompanied by thunder and lightning is likely in several parts of the country today as Nepal remains under the influence of a western low-pressure system and local winds, according to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology.

Rainfall accompanied by thunder and lightning is likely in several parts of the country today as Nepal remains under the influence of a western low-pressure system and local winds, according to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology.

Environment 07 May, 2026

Generally cloudy conditions nationwide; rainfall likely in several provinces

Generally cloudy conditions nationwide; rainfall likely in several provinces

Generally cloudy weather conditions are expected across much of the country today, with partial cloud cover in some Terai areas, according to the Meteorological Forecasting Division.

Generally cloudy weather conditions are expected across much of the country today, with partial cloud cover in some Terai areas, according to the Meteorological Forecasting Division.

Environment 06 May, 2026

Partly cloudy in Terai, snow and rain likely in hills and mountains

Partly cloudy in Terai, snow and rain likely in hills and mountains

The Meteorological Forecasting Division has said generally cloudy conditions will prevail in the hilly and Himalayan regions of the country today, while the Terai is expected to remain partly cloudy.

The Meteorological Forecasting Division has said generally cloudy conditions will prevail in the hilly and Himalayan regions of the country today, while the Terai is expected to remain partly cloudy.

Environment 05 May, 2026

Heavy rain causing system moving towards eastern Nepal

Heavy rain causing system moving towards eastern Nepal

The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has stated that a system causing heavy rain with gusty winds is moving towards the eastern part of the country.

The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has stated that a system causing heavy rain with gusty winds is moving towards the eastern part of the country.

Environment 04 May, 2026

Cloudy skies nationwide; rain, thunderstorms likely in several provinces

Cloudy skies nationwide; rain, thunderstorms likely in several provinces

The Meteorological Forecasting Division has said generally cloudy conditions will prevail across the country today, with rain, thunderstorms and gusty winds likely in many areas.

The Meteorological Forecasting Division has said generally cloudy conditions will prevail across the country today, with rain, thunderstorms and gusty winds likely in many areas.

Environment 04 May, 2026

Cloudy weather nationwide; rain, thunderstorms likely in most regions

Cloudy weather nationwide; rain, thunderstorms likely in most regions

The Meteorological Forecasting Division(MFD) has said that generally cloudy conditions will prevail across the country today, with rainfall, thunderstorms and lightning likely in several areas.

The Meteorological Forecasting Division(MFD) has said that generally cloudy conditions will prevail across the country today, with rainfall, thunderstorms and lightning likely in several areas.

Environment 03 May, 2026

Rain, thunderstorms likely across country

Rain, thunderstorms likely across country

The Meteorological Forecasting Division has forecast generally cloudy conditions across most parts of the country on Friday, with chances of rain, thunderstorms and gusty winds.

The Meteorological Forecasting Division has forecast generally cloudy conditions across most parts of the country on Friday, with chances of rain, thunderstorms and gusty winds.

Environment 01 May, 2026

Cloudy skies, rain and windstorms likely across country on Thursday

Cloudy skies, rain and windstorms likely across country on Thursday

Most parts of the country are expected to witness cloudy conditions with rainfall and thunderstorms on Thursday, according to the Meteorological Forecasting Division.

Most parts of the country are expected to witness cloudy conditions with rainfall and thunderstorms on Thursday, according to the Meteorological Forecasting Division.

Environment 30 Apr, 2026

Adverse weather disrupts flights; delays reported at major airports

Adverse weather disrupts flights; delays reported at major airports

Adverse weather conditions disrupted air services across the country from Wednesday afternoon, affecting both domestic and international flights.

Adverse weather conditions disrupted air services across the country from Wednesday afternoon, affecting both domestic and international flights.

Environment 29 Apr, 2026

WWF Nepal, Ministry of Forests sign decade-long conservation partnership worth USD 40 million

WWF Nepal, Ministry of Forests sign decade-long conservation partnership worth USD 40...

The Ministry of Forests and Environment and WWF Nepal have formalised a Scope of Cooperation aimed at scaling biodiversity conservation and sustainable development efforts across Nepal, with WWF Nepal committing to mobilise up to USD 40 million over ten years to support implementation.

The Ministry of Forests and Environment and WWF Nepal have formalised a Scope of Cooperation aimed at scaling biodiversity conservation and sustainable development efforts across Nepal, with WWF Nepal committing to mobilise up to USD 40 million over ten years to support implementation.

Environment 29 Apr, 2026

Heavy rain, hail and strong winds forecast across country

Heavy rain, hail and strong winds forecast across country

The Meteorological Forecasting Division has predicted widespread rainfall, thunderstorms and gusty winds across the country on Wednesday, with heavy downpours likely in some areas.

The Meteorological Forecasting Division has predicted widespread rainfall, thunderstorms and gusty winds across the country on Wednesday, with heavy downpours likely in some areas.

Environment 29 Apr, 2026

Widespread rain likely across country, heavy downpour possible in parts

Widespread rain likely across country, heavy downpour possible in parts

The Meteorological Forecasting Division has predicted generally cloudy conditions across most parts of the country on Tuesday, with moderate rainfall and thunderstorms likely in several provinces.

The Meteorological Forecasting Division has predicted generally cloudy conditions across most parts of the country on Tuesday, with moderate rainfall and thunderstorms likely in several provinces.

Environment 28 Apr, 2026

Thunderstorms likely in hills as Tarai swelters

Thunderstorms likely in hills as Tarai swelters

The weather is expected to remain generally cloudy across Koshi, Madhesh, Bagmati and Gandaki provinces today, with partly cloudy conditions in the hilly and Himalayan regions of Lumbini, Karnali and Sudurpaschim provinces.

The weather is expected to remain generally cloudy across Koshi, Madhesh, Bagmati and Gandaki provinces today, with partly cloudy conditions in the hilly and Himalayan regions of Lumbini, Karnali and Sudurpaschim provinces.

Environment 27 Apr, 2026

Hindu Kush Himalaya snowpack hits record low for fourth straight year, threatening water security for two billion

Hindu Kush Himalaya snowpack hits record low for fourth straight year, threatening...

The Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH) has recorded its lowest snowpack in 24 years of monitoring, falling 27.8 percent below the long-term average in 2026 — breaking last year's record low and marking the fourth consecutive year of below-normal snow persistence, according to the Snow Update Report 2026 released Thursday by the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD).

The Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH) has recorded its lowest snowpack in 24 years of monitoring, falling 27.8 percent below the long-term average in 2026 — breaking last year's record low and marking the fourth consecutive year of below-normal snow persistence, according to the Snow Update Report 2026 released Thursday by the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD).

Environment 26 Apr, 2026