Cloudy weather, rain, and thunderstorms likely in several provinces Several provinces across Nepal experienced partly to generally cloudy skies this morning, particularly Koshi, Madhesh, Bagmati, Gandaki, and Lumbini Provinces, along with the remaining hilly regions, while weather in other parts of the country remained mostly clear. Environment 09 Apr, 2025
Nepal chokes under toxic air as forest fires rage and rain stays away A thick, grey smog has blanketed Kathmandu Valley and much of Nepal, turning the air acrid and the sky an unnatural shade of white. Across the country, forests are burning, rain is scarce, and the air grows heavier with each passing day. Environment 08 Apr, 2025
Calls for measures to improve air quality In light of the deteriorating air quality of the Kathmandu Valley, experts related to the environment have expressed concern over the increasing air pollution and drawn the government’s attention to immediately implement solutions. Nepal 08 Apr, 2025
Environmental advocates urge swift government action as Kathmandu air quality worsens The group also urged authorities to temporarily close schools, ban the burning of crop residue, and mandate the use of face masks until the valley’s air quality improves. Environment 06 Apr, 2025
As air pollution clogs up Kathmandu Valley, alarm rises over human health The Kathmandu Valley has been clogged up with air pollution for some days. People here are desperately waiting for the exit of the nasty smog. Environment 05 Apr, 2025
Kathmandu choked on polluted air for 75 of the last 90 days As air quality in Kathmandu hit the hazardous or extremely hazardous category this week, new ICIMOD analysis shows that high pollution has been the norm in 2025: with inhabitants suffering 75/90 days of unhealthy air in the past three months. Environment 04 Apr, 2025
MoHP issues health alert as air pollution hits hazardous levels in Kathmandu The Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP) has urged the public to take strict precautions as air pollution in the Kathmandu Valley reaches alarming levels, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) entering the "hazardous" category. Kathmandu 03 Apr, 2025
Wild and domestic fires: Fighting wars on two fronts The country is virtually up in smoke due to domestic as well as wildfires engulfing it. Opinion 26 Mar, 2025
"Humanity is facing an existential crisis, failing to recognise it puts us on the verge of complete disaster" Prof. John Pomeroy is a globally renowned expert and scientist in hydrology and climate science and serves as the primary chairperson of the UNESCO Chair in Mountain Water Sustainability. Nepal 17 Mar, 2025
Wildfire Season has begun, but the worst is yet to come A study published in Information Geography journal shows that Nepal’s forests are under severe threat from climate-exacerbated wildfires. Nepal 16 Mar, 2025
Nearly everyone in the world breathes bad air. This is what you can do to lower your risk Air purifiers are also too expensive for people in many developing countries. Environment 12 Feb, 2025
Environment Department urges not to burn plastic waste The Department of Environment has urged the public not to burn the solid and plastic wastes after the rise in air pollution in several parts of the country, including the Kathmandu Valley. Environment 25 Nov, 2024
