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File - Cloudy skies in Kathmandu valley as seen from Kalimati. Photo: Sandeep Sen

Light rain, thunderstorms likely in hilly and Himalayan regions

Light rain, thunderstorms likely in hilly and Himalayan regions

The Meteorological Forecasting Division (MFD) has forecast generally cloudy conditions in the Himalayan region and partly cloudy weather in the hilly and Tarai regions across the country for Wednesday.
The Meteorological Forecasting Division (MFD) has forecast generally cloudy conditions in the Himalayan region and partly cloudy weather in the hilly and Tarai regions across the country for Wednesday.
Environment 01 Apr, 2026
FILE Photo: RSS

Widespread rain, thunderstorms likely across the country today

Widespread rain, thunderstorms likely across the country today

The country is set to witness widespread rainfall, thunderstorms, and snowfall over the next 24 hours as active weather systems influence conditions across much of the country, the Meteorological Forecasting Division said on Tuesday.
The country is set to witness widespread rainfall, thunderstorms, and snowfall over the next 24 hours as active weather systems influence conditions across much of the country, the Meteorological Forecasting Division said on Tuesday.
Environment 31 Mar, 2026
File - A view of the densely built area of Kathmandu seen from the Swayambhu Mahachaitya premises, located in Kathmandu Metropolitan City–15, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, on Sunday afternoon. The scene appeared as the weather cleared following rainfall on Saturday. Photo: Ratna Shrestha / RSS

Cloudy conditions, rain and snowfall likely in hilly, Himalayan regions

Cloudy conditions, rain and snowfall likely in hilly, Himalayan regions

The Meteorological Forecasting Division has said that the hilly and Himalayan regions of the country will remain generally cloudy on Sunday, with chances of rain and snowfall in several areas.
The Meteorological Forecasting Division has said that the hilly and Himalayan regions of the country will remain generally cloudy on Sunday, with chances of rain and snowfall in several areas.
Environment 29 Mar, 2026
File - Thick snow in Jhakot village, located in Waragung Muktikshetra Rural Municipality–1, Mustang, and surrounding areas. As the snow that fell last Friday has not yet melted, the areas of Jhakot, Khinga, Muktinath, Ranipauwa, and Purang appear attractive and scenic. Photo: Sushil Babu Thakali / RSS

Partly cloudy skies with chances of rain in hills, mountains

Partly cloudy skies with chances of rain in hills, mountains

Partly to generally cloudy conditions are expected across Nepal’s hilly and Himalayan regions over the next 24 hours, with chances of light rain and snowfall in some areas, according to the Meteorological Forecasting Division.
Partly to generally cloudy conditions are expected across Nepal’s hilly and Himalayan regions over the next 24 hours, with chances of light rain and snowfall in some areas, according to the Meteorological Forecasting Division.
Environment 25 Mar, 2026
File - A view of the densely built area of Kathmandu seen from the Swayambhu Mahachaitya premises, located in Kathmandu Metropolitan City–15, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, on Sunday afternoon. The scene appeared as the weather cleared following rainfall on Saturday. Photo: Ratna Shrestha / RSS

Westerly system to bring rain, thunder across hills and mountains

Westerly system to bring rain, thunder across hills and mountains

A combination of westerly and local wind systems is influencing weather conditions across Nepal, bringing chances of rain and thunderstorms in several regions, according to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM).
A combination of westerly and local wind systems is influencing weather conditions across Nepal, bringing chances of rain and thunderstorms in several regions, according to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM).
Environment 24 Mar, 2026
Snowfall around Jharkot, Muktinath, Jhararkot, and Khhinga in the areas of Wagung Muktikshetra Rural Municipality-1, Muktikshetra Mustang, after snowfall from Friday night, shows thick white snow and surrounding areas on Sunday afternoon. With this, heavy snowfall has occurred for the sixth time this year in Mustang. Photo: Sushil Babu Thakali / RSS

Light rain, thunderstorms likely in hilly, Himalayan regions

Light rain, thunderstorms likely in hilly, Himalayan regions

Light rain accompanied by thunder and lightning is likely at several places across Nepal’s hilly and Himalayan regions today, according to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM).
Light rain accompanied by thunder and lightning is likely at several places across Nepal’s hilly and Himalayan regions today, according to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM).
Environment 23 Mar, 2026
Jaco du Toit, UNESCO Representative to Nepal addressing the participants at workshop. Courtesy: UNESCO

Sherpa living heritage documented in Thame to boost climate resilience

Sherpa living heritage documented in Thame to boost climate resilience

A community-led initiative in Thame, Solukhumbu, has documented and validated eight elements of Sherpa living heritage as part of efforts to strengthen climate resilience following the 2024 Glacial Lake Outburst Flood (GLOF).
A community-led initiative in Thame, Solukhumbu, has documented and validated eight elements of Sherpa living heritage as part of efforts to strengthen climate resilience following the 2024 Glacial Lake Outburst Flood (GLOF).
Environment 23 Mar, 2026
Photo Courtesy: WWF Nepal

Govt, WWF Nepal launch rangeland conservation project in Dolpa

Govt, WWF Nepal launch rangeland conservation project in Dolpa

The Government of Nepal, in partnership with WWF Nepal, has launched a four-year conservation initiative aimed at protecting high-altitude rangelands in upper Dolpa while supporting local livelihoods and preserving indigenous cultural heritage.
The Government of Nepal, in partnership with WWF Nepal, has launched a four-year conservation initiative aimed at protecting high-altitude rangelands in upper Dolpa while supporting local livelihoods and preserving indigenous cultural heritage.
Environment 22 Mar, 2026
File - A general view of Kathmandu. Photo: Hariram Bhetuwal/RSS

Light rain likely in hills as partly cloudy weather prevails elsewhere

Light rain likely in hills as partly cloudy weather prevails elsewhere

The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has forecast partly to generally cloudy conditions across the country today, with chances of light rain and thunderstorms in some regions.
The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has forecast partly to generally cloudy conditions across the country today, with chances of light rain and thunderstorms in some regions.
Environment 22 Mar, 2026
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Cloudy skies, rain and storms likely across country this afternoon and evening

Cloudy skies, rain and storms likely across country this afternoon and evening

With much of the day already underway, the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has forecast unsettled weather conditions for the remaining hours, with rain, thunderstorms and windstorms likely in several parts of the country.
With much of the day already underway, the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has forecast unsettled weather conditions for the remaining hours, with rain, thunderstorms and windstorms likely in several parts of the country.
Environment 21 Mar, 2026
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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
FILE Photo: RSS

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
FILE - A man pours cold water onto his head to cool off on a sweltering hot day in the Mediterranean Sea in Beirut, Lebanon. Photo: AP

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

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