Two guides dead, 14 still missing after Himlung base camp avalanche

Two guides dead, 14 still missing after Himlung base camp avalanche

Two climbing guides have been found dead while 14 kitchen staff members remain missing after an avalanche struck Himlung Himal Base Camp in Manang on Sunday, according to the Nepal National Mountain Guide Association (NNMGA).

Two climbing guides have been found dead while 14 kitchen staff members remain missing after an avalanche struck Himlung Himal Base Camp in Manang on Sunday, according to the Nepal National Mountain Guide Association (NNMGA).

Nepal 11 h ago

Narayangadh-Muglin road reopens, Prithvi Highway clearance expected by evening

Narayangadh-Muglin road reopens, Prithvi Highway clearance expected by evening

The Narayangadh-Muglin road has reopened after workers cleared a mudslide that had blocked the Namshi Khola bridge amid continuous rainfall.

The Narayangadh-Muglin road has reopened after workers cleared a mudslide that had blocked the Namshi Khola bridge amid continuous rainfall.

Nepal 12 h ago

Nepali Army continues rescue, evacuation in flood-hit districts nationwide

Nepali Army continues rescue, evacuation in flood-hit districts nationwide

The Nepali Army has continued search, rescue and evacuation operations in districts affected by floods, landslides and inundation triggered by continuous rainfall across the country.

The Nepali Army has continued search, rescue and evacuation operations in districts affected by floods, landslides and inundation triggered by continuous rainfall across the country.

Nepal 13 h ago

Manakamana cable car service halted after road subsides in Chitwan

Manakamana cable car service halted after road subsides in Chitwan

Manakamana Cable Car services have been suspended after a road inside the entrance area of the cable car complex subsided following continuous rainfall and river erosion.

Manakamana Cable Car services have been suspended after a road inside the entrance area of the cable car complex subsided following continuous rainfall and river erosion.

Nepal 15 h ago

Floods, landslides claim lives and paralyse roads across Nepal

Floods, landslides claim lives and paralyse roads across Nepal

At least six people have died and five others remain missing after continuous heavy rainfall over the past two days triggered landslides, flooding and widespread disruption to roads and infrastructure across Nepal.

At least six people have died and five others remain missing after continuous heavy rainfall over the past two days triggered landslides, flooding and widespread disruption to roads and infrastructure across Nepal.

Nepal 16 h ago

Avalanche hits Himlung base camp, 10 expedition staff missing

Avalanche hits Himlung base camp, 10 expedition staff missing

An avalanche swept through Himlung Himal Base Camp in Manang early Sunday, leaving at least 10 expedition staff members missing, according to the Expedition Operators Association Nepal (EOAN).

An avalanche swept through Himlung Himal Base Camp in Manang early Sunday, leaving at least 10 expedition staff members missing, according to the Expedition Operators Association Nepal (EOAN).

Nepal 17 h ago

Sohra Shraddha begins today

Sohra Shraddha begins today

The 16-day Pitri Paksha, also known as Sohra Shraddha, began today with the commencement of rituals dedicated to honouring deceased ancestors.

The 16-day Pitri Paksha, also known as Sohra Shraddha, began today with the commencement of rituals dedicated to honouring deceased ancestors.

Nepal 17 h ago

Two killed, three missing in Palpa landslides

Two killed, three missing in Palpa landslides

Two people were killed and three others went missing in separate landslides in Palpa district on Sunday.

Two people were killed and three others went missing in separate landslides in Palpa district on Sunday.

Nepal 17 h ago

Rautahat on alert as Lal Bakaiya River approaches danger mark

Rautahat on alert as Lal Bakaiya River approaches danger mark

The water level of the Lal Bakaiya River has risen close to the danger mark following continuous rainfall, prompting authorities to issue flood warnings for riverside and low-lying settlements in Rautahat.

The water level of the Lal Bakaiya River has risen close to the danger mark following continuous rainfall, prompting authorities to issue flood warnings for riverside and low-lying settlements in Rautahat.

Nepal 17 h ago

Landslides block Prithvi Highway, Narayangadh-Muglin road

Landslides block Prithvi Highway, Narayangadh-Muglin road

Landslides triggered by incessant rainfall have blocked the Narayangadh-Muglin road and Prithvi Highway at multiple locations, disrupting traffic, authorities said.

Landslides triggered by incessant rainfall have blocked the Narayangadh-Muglin road and Prithvi Highway at multiple locations, disrupting traffic, authorities said.

Nepal 18 h ago

Plan International reaches 12,493 people with flood relief

Plan International reaches 12,493 people with flood relief

Plan International Nepal has provided humanitarian assistance to 12,493 people, including 4,202 children, a month after devastating floods affected communities across Nepal.

Plan International Nepal has provided humanitarian assistance to 12,493 people, including 4,202 children, a month after devastating floods affected communities across Nepal.

Nepal 18 h ago

Landslides block Jomsom-Korala highway at multiple points

Landslides block Jomsom-Korala highway at multiple points

Landslides triggered by incessant rainfall have obstructed the Jomsom-Korala section of the national highway at multiple locations, disrupting road connectivity with China.

Landslides triggered by incessant rainfall have obstructed the Jomsom-Korala section of the national highway at multiple locations, disrupting road connectivity with China.

Nepal 1d ago

Youth missing after jumping into Lal Bakaiya River in Rautahat

Youth missing after jumping into Lal Bakaiya River in Rautahat

A 27-year-old man went missing after jumping into the Lal Bakaiya River from a bridge in Maulapur Municipality-4 of Rautahat on Friday, police said.

A 27-year-old man went missing after jumping into the Lal Bakaiya River from a bridge in Maulapur Municipality-4 of Rautahat on Friday, police said.

Nepal 2d ago

Experts call for transboundary science and transformational climate diplomacy

Experts call for transboundary science and transformational climate diplomacy

Following the catastrophic August 26 disaster that left over 1,400 dead and 6,000 missing, climate experts and officials urged a comprehensive overhaul of Nepal’s risk frameworks, infrastructure planning and climate diplomacy during a dialogue organised by the Youth Innovation Lab (YIL) today.

Following the catastrophic August 26 disaster that left over 1,400 dead and 6,000 missing, climate experts and officials urged a comprehensive overhaul of Nepal’s risk frameworks, infrastructure planning and climate diplomacy during a dialogue organised by the Youth Innovation Lab (YIL) today.

Nepal 18 Sep, 2026

Nepal settles for bronze after semifinal loss to India

Nepal settles for bronze after semifinal loss to India

Nepal secured a bronze medal in women’s kabaddi at the 20th Asian Games after losing 48-24 to India in the semifinal at Tokai Citizen Gymnasium on Friday.

Nepal secured a bronze medal in women’s kabaddi at the 20th Asian Games after losing 48-24 to India in the semifinal at Tokai Citizen Gymnasium on Friday.

Nepal 2d ago

Tikapur schools shut as flood, inundation risks rise after rain

Tikapur schools shut as flood, inundation risks rise after rain

Tikapur Municipality has declared a one-day holiday for all community and institutional schools on Friday, citing increased risks of flooding and inundation following continuous rainfall.

Tikapur Municipality has declared a one-day holiday for all community and institutional schools on Friday, citing increased risks of flooding and inundation following continuous rainfall.

Nepal 2d ago

Dhaulagiri climbing team retreats amid bad weather

Dhaulagiri climbing team retreats amid bad weather

A team of mountaineers attempting to climb Mt Dhaulagiri (8,167m), the world’s seventh-highest mountain, has retreated from base camp after deteriorating weather conditions and forecasts of heavy rainfall forced expeditions to suspend activities.

A team of mountaineers attempting to climb Mt Dhaulagiri (8,167m), the world’s seventh-highest mountain, has retreated from base camp after deteriorating weather conditions and forecasts of heavy rainfall forced expeditions to suspend activities.

Nepal 2d ago

Three die in separate accidents and incidents across Makawanpur

Three die in separate accidents and incidents across Makawanpur

Three people died and three others were injured in separate incidents in Makwanpur on Friday, according to police.

Three people died and three others were injured in separate incidents in Makwanpur on Friday, according to police.

Nepal 2d ago

PM Shah calls for 'Climate Justice' beyond UN documents, proposes Himalayan Resilience Mechanism

PM Shah calls for 'Climate Justice' beyond UN documents, proposes Himalayan...

Prime Minister Balendra Shah has called for climate justice to move beyond commitments and declarations, urging the international community to provide greater support to countries such as Nepal that face disproportionate impacts from climate change despite contributing little to global greenhouse gas emissions.

Prime Minister Balendra Shah has called for climate justice to move beyond commitments and declarations, urging the international community to provide greater support to countries such as Nepal that face disproportionate impacts from climate change despite contributing little to global greenhouse gas emissions.

Nepal 2d ago

Heavy rain disrupts highways, night travel restricted across country

Heavy rain disrupts highways, night travel restricted across country

Continuous heavy rainfall since Thursday has severely disrupted road connectivity across Nepal, with landslides, flooding and rising river levels blocking major highways and prompting authorities to impose widespread night-time travel restrictions.

Continuous heavy rainfall since Thursday has severely disrupted road connectivity across Nepal, with landslides, flooding and rising river levels blocking major highways and prompting authorities to impose widespread night-time travel restrictions.

Nepal 2d ago