Japan, UNFPA partner to strengthen maternal and child health services in Nepal The Government of Japan and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) have signed an agreement to implement the “Project for Improvement of Maternal and Child Health Care Services and Adaptive Capacity in Nepal,” a critical initiative to enhance healthcare resilience in the face of climate change and natural disasters. Kathmandu 03 Apr, 2025
Extreme heat waves likely in Western terai regions: MFD The Meteorological Forecast Division (MFD) has issued an alert for possible extreme heat waves in the western Terai regions of Nepal. Nepal 29 May, 2024
From flooding in Brazil and Houston to brutal heat in Asia, extreme weather seems nearly everywhere The deadly heat wave felt across West Africa last month was linked to human-caused climate change, according to scientists at the World Weather Attribution group. Environment 08 May, 2024
Rain likely from tomorrow; expected to provide relief from smog, wildfires According to the Meteorological Forecast Division (MFD), the country is likely to experience rain starting from tomorrow, offering a much-needed respite from the heatwaves and thick smog that have plagued various regions, including Pokhara and the Federal Capital Kathmandu. Environment 03 May, 2024
Kathmandu urged to mask up as pollution soars With air pollution levels in Kathmandu on the rise, the Ministry of Health and Population has urged people to wear masks as a protective measure in Kathmandu. The federal capital's air quality has been ranked among the world's most unhealthy, prompting the Ministry to advise caution. Environment 30 Apr, 2024
Zonta International District 25 Conference being held in Kathmandu The 17th Zonta International District 25 Annual Conference is taking place in Kathmandu from October 6-8. Nepal 06 Oct, 2023
Days of sweltering heat, power cuts in northern India overwhelm hospitals as death toll climbs A scorching heat wave in two of India’s most populous states has overwhelmed hospitals, filled a morgue to capacity and disrupted power, forcing staff to use books to cool patients, as officials investigate a death toll that has reached nearly 170. Environment 20 Jun, 2023
Impact of climate change: On global health, safety and environmental practices “ Climate change is the biggest threat to security that modern humans have ever faced.” Opinion 16 Jun, 2023
Climate change likely made Pakistan's extreme rainfall more intense: study The torrential monsoon that has submerged more than a third of Pakistan was a one in a hundred-year event likely made more intense by climate change, scientists said on Thursday. Environment 16 Sep, 2022
As Pakistan drowns, better climate planning urged to cut risks A third of Pakistan is underwater, with at least 1,100 people dead - including 380 children - but monsoon rains "on steroids", likely fuelled by climate change, are not the only cause of the nation's misery. World 01 Sep, 2022
Pakistan flooding deaths pass 1,000 in 'climate catastrophe' Deaths from widespread flooding in Pakistan topped 1,000 since mid-June, officials said Sunday, as the country’s climate minister called the deadly monsoon season “a serious climate catastrophe.” World 28 Aug, 2022
Heatwaves increasing in India but related deaths fall Heatwaves increasing in India but related deaths fall World 03 Aug, 2022
