Westerly system brings cloud cover, isolated rain across the country

Westerly system brings cloud cover, isolated rain across the country

A westerly low-pressure system is influencing weather conditions across Nepal, bringing generally cloudy skies to the hilly and Himalayan regions and the possibility of light rain and snowfall in several provinces.

A westerly low-pressure system is influencing weather conditions across Nepal, bringing generally cloudy skies to the hilly and Himalayan regions and the possibility of light rain and snowfall in several provinces.

Environment 19 Feb, 2026

Kathmandu AQI drops as holiday cuts traffic

Kathmandu AQI drops as holiday cuts traffic

Air pollution levels in the Kathmandu Valley fell markedly on Wednesday as vehicular movement declined during the Gyalpo Lhosar public holiday, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) dropping from 191 to 114 within 24 hours.

Air pollution levels in the Kathmandu Valley fell markedly on Wednesday as vehicular movement declined during the Gyalpo Lhosar public holiday, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) dropping from 191 to 114 within 24 hours.

Environment 18 Feb, 2026

'Prioritise solutions to pollution in poll agendas'

'Prioritise solutions to pollution in poll agendas'

In light of deteriorating air quality in Kathmandu as a result of extreme air pollution, industry experts have urged political parties to include resolving the issue in their agendas. They have also emphasised that now is the ideal time for political parties to express their concerns about environmental issues.

In light of deteriorating air quality in Kathmandu as a result of extreme air pollution, industry experts have urged political parties to include resolving the issue in their agendas. They have also emphasised that now is the ideal time for political parties to express their concerns about environmental issues.

Environment 18 Feb, 2026

Air pollution increasing in Kathmandu Valley ​​​​​​​

Air pollution increasing in Kathmandu Valley ​​​​​​​

The level of air pollution in the Kathmandu Valley has increased. The Air Quality Index (AQI), which was 178 until Monday afternoon, has risen to 191 as of this afternoon. This level is considered unhealthy for everyone, as defined by the US Environmental Protection Agency (US-EPA) standard.

The level of air pollution in the Kathmandu Valley has increased. The Air Quality Index (AQI), which was 178 until Monday afternoon, has risen to 191 as of this afternoon. This level is considered unhealthy for everyone, as defined by the US Environmental Protection Agency (US-EPA) standard.

Environment 17 Feb, 2026

BWI launches machine learning-enabled river flow forecasting services in Nepal

BWI launches machine learning-enabled river flow forecasting services in Nepal

Blue Water Intelligence (BWI) has launched machine learning-enabled river flow forecasting and early warning services in Nepal under the HydroNepal Project, marking a key milestone in Nepal–France cooperation under the Nepal–France Green Road Map.

Blue Water Intelligence (BWI) has launched machine learning-enabled river flow forecasting and early warning services in Nepal under the HydroNepal Project, marking a key milestone in Nepal–France cooperation under the Nepal–France Green Road Map.

Environment 11 Feb, 2026

Govt, WWF Nepal sign $4.5 million deal to promote human-tiger coexistence

Govt, WWF Nepal sign $4.5 million deal to promote human-tiger coexistence

The Ministry of Forests and Environment and WWF Nepal on Monday signed a project implementation agreement for a $4.5 million initiative aimed at managing human-tiger conflict and promoting coexistence in Nepal's tiger-bearing parks and buffer zones.

The Ministry of Forests and Environment and WWF Nepal on Monday signed a project implementation agreement for a $4.5 million initiative aimed at managing human-tiger conflict and promoting coexistence in Nepal's tiger-bearing parks and buffer zones.

Environment 10 Feb, 2026

Light rain, snow likely in high hills; Fog to linger in Terai

Light rain, snow likely in high hills; Fog to linger in Terai

Cloudy weather is expected to prevail across the hilly and Himalayan regions of the country, with a chance of light rain or snowfall at one or two places in the high hills and mountainous areas of Koshi, Gandaki and Karnali provinces over the next 24 hours, according to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM).

Cloudy weather is expected to prevail across the hilly and Himalayan regions of the country, with a chance of light rain or snowfall at one or two places in the high hills and mountainous areas of Koshi, Gandaki and Karnali provinces over the next 24 hours, according to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM).

Environment 09 Feb, 2026

Kathmandu Valley's air quality reaches 'unhealthy level'

Kathmandu Valley's air quality reaches 'unhealthy level'

Air quality of Kathmandu Valley has worsened on Sunday and reached 'unhealthy level'.

Air quality of Kathmandu Valley has worsened on Sunday and reached 'unhealthy level'.

Environment 08 Feb, 2026

Fog in Terai, light snowfall possible in high hills

Fog in Terai, light snowfall possible in high hills

Fog and mist are likely in parts of the Terai region today, while high hilly and Himalayan areas of Koshi, Bagmati, and Gandaki Provinces will remain generally cloudy, according to the Meteorological Forecasting Division (MFD).

Fog and mist are likely in parts of the Terai region today, while high hilly and Himalayan areas of Koshi, Bagmati, and Gandaki Provinces will remain generally cloudy, according to the Meteorological Forecasting Division (MFD).

Environment 04 Feb, 2026

Westerly system brings cloudy weather, rain and snowfall across Nepal

Westerly system brings cloudy weather, rain and snowfall across Nepal

Weather conditions across the country remained influenced by a westerly low-pressure system on Wednesday, resulting in widespread cloud cover along with rainfall and snowfall in several regions.

Weather conditions across the country remained influenced by a westerly low-pressure system on Wednesday, resulting in widespread cloud cover along with rainfall and snowfall in several regions.

Environment 28 Jan, 2026

Korean educator marks two decades of service to Nepal's schools and mountains

Korean educator marks two decades of service to Nepal's schools and mountains

A South Korean philanthropist's 20-year journey of educational support and environmental advocacy in Nepal has culminated in recent high-altitude training programs aimed at protecting the Himalayas.

A South Korean philanthropist's 20-year journey of educational support and environmental advocacy in Nepal has culminated in recent high-altitude training programs aimed at protecting the Himalayas.

Environment 26 Jan, 2026

Nepali adventurers launch 'Summit to Sea' Expedition from Everest to Bay of Bengal

Nepali adventurers launch 'Summit to Sea' Expedition from Everest to Bay of Bengal

A groundbreaking 1,830-mile expedition combining mountaineering and river kayaking aims to highlight the critical link between Himalayan glaciers and downstream freshwater ecosystems while promoting environmental stewardship across South Asia.

A groundbreaking 1,830-mile expedition combining mountaineering and river kayaking aims to highlight the critical link between Himalayan glaciers and downstream freshwater ecosystems while promoting environmental stewardship across South Asia.

Environment 25 Jan, 2026

Nepal becomes first South Asian country to sign LEAF Coalition deal

Nepal becomes first South Asian country to sign LEAF Coalition deal

Nepal has become the first South Asian country to sign an agreement with the LEAF (Lowering Emissions by Accelerating Forest Finance) Coalition, securing up to USD 55 million in climate finance for forest conservation.

Nepal has become the first South Asian country to sign an agreement with the LEAF (Lowering Emissions by Accelerating Forest Finance) Coalition, securing up to USD 55 million in climate finance for forest conservation.

Environment 24 Jan, 2026

Moderate rain and snow likely in several provinces from Friday

Moderate rain and snow likely in several provinces from Friday

Moderate snowfall is also forecast in several high-hill and mountainous regions across the country.

Moderate snowfall is also forecast in several high-hill and mountainous regions across the country.

Environment 22 Jan, 2026

'Living Sagarmatha' strategy launched

'Living Sagarmatha' strategy launched

The government on Monday formally launched Living Sagarmatha: Nepal Mountain Resilience Strategy, a comprehensive national framework aimed at strengthening the resilience of Nepal’s mountain ecosystems and communities in the face of accelerating climate change.

The government on Monday formally launched Living Sagarmatha: Nepal Mountain Resilience Strategy, a comprehensive national framework aimed at strengthening the resilience of Nepal’s mountain ecosystems and communities in the face of accelerating climate change.

Environment 20 Jan, 2026

Global leaders urged to reject fossil-fuelled growth at Davos

Global leaders urged to reject fossil-fuelled growth at Davos

As global political and business leaders gather at the World Economic Forum in Davos, a coalition of more than 20 prominent economists, scientists and business leaders has called on them to demonstrate “serious leadership” by moving away from fossil-fuelled economic growth and redefining prosperity for the 21st century.

As global political and business leaders gather at the World Economic Forum in Davos, a coalition of more than 20 prominent economists, scientists and business leaders has called on them to demonstrate “serious leadership” by moving away from fossil-fuelled economic growth and redefining prosperity for the 21st century.

Environment 20 Jan, 2026

Westerly winds bring fog in terai, light rain and snow possible in high hills

Westerly winds bring fog in terai, light rain and snow possible in high hills

Mist and fog are likely to persist in parts of the Terai region today as the country experiences the influence of westerly winds, according to the Meteorological Forecasting Division.

Mist and fog are likely to persist in parts of the Terai region today as the country experiences the influence of westerly winds, according to the Meteorological Forecasting Division.

Environment 18 Jan, 2026

Aquatic bird numbers rise, species diversity falls in Pokhara Valley

Aquatic bird numbers rise, species diversity falls in Pokhara Valley

The latest census of aquatic birds in the wetlands and lakes of the Pokhara Valley has recorded an increase in overall bird numbers but a decline in species diversity, raising concerns among conservationists.

The latest census of aquatic birds in the wetlands and lakes of the Pokhara Valley has recorded an increase in overall bird numbers but a decline in species diversity, raising concerns among conservationists.

Environment 14 Jan, 2026

Build Up Nepal wins Zayed Sustainability Prize 2026

Build Up Nepal wins Zayed Sustainability Prize 2026

Nepal-based social enterprise Build Up Nepal has been awarded the prestigious Zayed Sustainability Prize 2026 in the Climate Action category, recognising its innovative contribution to sustainable and disaster-resilient construction.

Nepal-based social enterprise Build Up Nepal has been awarded the prestigious Zayed Sustainability Prize 2026 in the Climate Action category, recognising its innovative contribution to sustainable and disaster-resilient construction.

Environment 13 Jan, 2026

Nepal declares its first Fish Sanctuary in Lower Karnali River

Nepal declares its first Fish Sanctuary in Lower Karnali River

In a landmark step for freshwater biodiversity conservation, Nepal has declared its first Fish Sanctuary in the Lower Karnali River, with Rajapur and Tikapur municipalities jointly announcing the protected area through a public declaration on Thursday.

In a landmark step for freshwater biodiversity conservation, Nepal has declared its first Fish Sanctuary in the Lower Karnali River, with Rajapur and Tikapur municipalities jointly announcing the protected area through a public declaration on Thursday.

Environment 10 Jan, 2026