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File - Buffaloes cool off in the Syali River at Shuklaphanta Nagarpalika-12, Kanchanpur, as temperatures rise. Photo: Rajendra Prasad Paneru/RSS

Western Nepal faces 38°C heat as very heavy rain threatens hills

Western Nepal is set for a sharp weather contrast on Friday, with Dhangadhi and Nepalgunj forecast to reach up to 38°C while parts of Karnali and Sudurpashchim face the possibility of very heavy rainfall.

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FIle - Jawang Khola landslide in Dhanding Benighat Rorang -10 along the Prithvi Highway. Photo: Keshav Adhikari

Police warn travellers as floods, landslides disrupt roads nationwide

Continuous rainfall has triggered landslides and flooding, disrupting traffic on several major highways and roads across the country, with some routes completely blocked and others subject to nighttime travel restrictions.

02 Aug, 2026

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Three dead, 21 injured in 42 disaster incidents across Nepal in 24 hours

At least three people were killed and 21 others injured in 42 disaster-related incidents reported across Nepal within a 24-hour period, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA) said Tuesday.

29 Jul, 2026

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Heavy rain likely in four provinces as monsoon remains active

Heavy rainfall is likely at one or two places in the hilly districts of Bagmati, Gandaki, Lumbini and Karnali provinces today, with the Meteorological Forecasting Division warning of continued monsoon activity across much of the country.

25 Jul, 2026

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Public land along rivers 'sold by land mafias,' campaigners warn

A youth-led campaign seeking the protection of public river lands and the removal of encroachments on the Hattimara and Triyuga rivers submitted a seven-point memorandum to the Chief District Officer (CDO) of Udayapur on Monday.

22 Jul, 2026

MetLife Foundation grants $120,000 to WWF Nepal for flood resilience project in Karnali

20 Jul, 2026

Heavy rain alert shuts key highways; Night traffic banned on Kathmandu–Narayangadh...

19 Jul, 2026

Heavy rain likely in several provinces as monsoon stays active

17 Jul, 2026

Flash flood risk in 44 districts, DHM warns

14 Jul, 2026

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Heavy rain threat shifts east as monsoon focus narrows to Koshi, Madhesh

The focus of the monsoon has shifted towards eastern Nepal, with forecasters warning of heavy rainfall in parts of Koshi and Madhesh provinces while conditions are expected to be relatively less intense across much of the rest of the country.

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Monsoon shifts north, raising risk of very heavy rain in Lumbini and Karnali

The Meteorological Forecasting Division has warned of very heavy rainfall in parts of Lumbini and Karnali provinces on Monday as the monsoon trough has shifted slightly north of its normal position, increasing the likelihood of intense downpours across several regions.

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Heavy rain threat shifts to central, eastern Nepal as monsoon intensifies

The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM) has warned of heavy to very heavy rainfall across parts of central and eastern Nepal on Sunday as the monsoon trough shifts northwards towards the southern plains, increasing the likelihood of intense downpours.

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Kathmandu, Pokhara face 60% rain probability; Public urged to stay alert

The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM) has forecast widespread rainfall across Nepal on Wednesday, with heavy downpours likely at one or two places in the hilly districts of six provinces.

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Heavy rain likely in five provinces as monsoon covers Nepal

Heavy rainfall is likely at one or two places in the hilly regions of five provinces on Tuesday as the monsoon system continues to affect the entire country, the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology said.

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Monsoon system keeps Nepal cloudy; Thunderstorms likely across provinces

The Meteorological Forecasting Division has forecast heavy rainfall at one or two places in the hilly and Himalayan regions of Bagmati and Gandaki provinces tonight, while monsoon conditions continue to affect the country.

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Heavy rain, landslides block nine highways; Dozen roads disrupted

Continuous rainfall and landslides have disrupted transportation across Nepal, with nine major highways and several road sections completely blocked, according to Nepal Police.

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Pokhara, Taplejung, Jiri face high rainfall probability; Kathmandu moderate

The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has forecast generally cloudy conditions across the country's hilly and mountainous regions on Thursday, with chances of light to moderate rainfall and thunderstorms in several areas.

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

Kathmandu to see showers, temperatures around 30°C Wednesday

The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has forecast generally cloudy weather across the country on Wednesday, with moderate to heavy rainfall likely in several provinces as monsoon activity remains active.

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Heavy rain likely in hilly regions as monsoon remains active nationwide

The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM) has forecast generally cloudy conditions across the country on Tuesday, with moderate to heavy rainfall likely in several hilly and Himalayan areas under the influence of active monsoon winds.

Photo: Rajesh Gurung/THT

Kathmandu, Pokhara among cities facing high rainfall probabilities

The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM) has issued a fresh warning of heavy rainfall in several parts of the country on Monday, as the active monsoon system continues to raise flood and landslide risks.

Photo: Rajesh Gurung/THT

DHM warns of heavy rain, flood and landslide risks as monsoon intensifies

The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM) has issued a special monsoon bulletin warning of heavy to very heavy rainfall across Nepal over the next two days, raising risks of floods, landslides and urban inundation.

Photo: Rajesh Gurung/THT

Kathmandu, Pokhara face high rainfall risk

The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM) has forecast generally cloudy weather across Nepal on Thursday, with widespread rainfall and the possibility of heavy downpours in several provinces as monsoon conditions persist.

Photo: Rajesh Gurung/THT

Heavy rain likely in four provinces as monsoon remains active

The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM) has forecast generally cloudy conditions nationwide on Wednesday, with moderate rainfall and thunderstorms expected in many areas and heavy rain likely at isolated locations in four provinces.

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Birgunj road expansion. Photo: Ram Sarraf

Birgunj road expansion faces fresh legal hurdle

The expansion of Birgunj’s main road has hit another legal hurdle after the High Court Janakpur’s Birgunj bench ordered authorities to temporarily stop work following a writ petition filed by Nepal Telecom.

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Bus carrying Nepali Bol Bam pilgrims crashes in Jharkhand, 3 dead

A Bol Bam pilgrimage from Rautahat turned tragic in India early Friday when a bus carrying Nepali pilgrims collided with a freight truck in Jharkhand, killing three people and injuring 34 others.

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NAIMA's vision goes beyond vehicles to build a smarter mobility ecosystem

As the NAIMA Nepal Mobility Expo 2026 gets underway at Bhrikutimandap Exhibition Hall in Kathmandu, the Nepal automobile industry is showcasing not only the latest vehicles and mobility technologies, but also a broader vision for the future of mobility in the country.

File - Burn Centre at Kirtipur hospital. Photo Courtesy: Phect Nepal

Burn victims could get up to Rs one million in free treatment under proposed law

The Ministry of Health and Food Safety has invited public feedback on the draft Human Body Burn (Treatment and Rehabilitation) Act, 2083, giving citizens and stakeholders seven days, until August 19, to submit suggestions.

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Koshi Police call for tech-based surveillance to tackle border crime

Nepal’s open international border is making crime control and security management increasingly difficult in Koshi Province, prompting the provincial police to call for greater use of surveillance and detection technology along the frontier.

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Bagmati CM Baniya sets August 17 for confidence vote

Bagmati Chief Minister Indra Bahadur Baniya will seek a vote of confidence on August 17, but he currently appears 15 votes short of the 53 needed to retain his government.

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Subisu becomes Internet Partner of Sudurpaschim Royals

Subisu Limited has partnered with Nepal Premier League (NPL) franchise Sudurpaschim Royals as its Internet Partner ahead of the upcoming NPL season.

Media Action Nepal executive committee members with newly appointed president Umesh Pokharel at the Media Action Nepal office in Kathmandu on Thursday. Photo Courtesy: THT

Umesh Pokharel elected new chair of Media Action Nepal

Media researcher Umesh Pokharel has been elected as the new chair of Media Action Nepal, following a meeting of the organisation's executive committee members in Kathmandu on Thursday.

Khagaraj Bhatta, parliamentary party leader of the Nepali Communist Party has been appointed Sudurpaschim Chief Minister. Photo: Tekendra Deuba

Khag Raj Bhatta appointed Sudurpaschim Chief Minister

Khag Raj Bhatta, parliamentary party leader of the Nepali Communist Party, has been appointed the fifth chief minister of Sudurpaschim Province, marking a fresh change in the provincial government.

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Dharan approves Rs 2.76 billion budget, targets Rs1.4b revenue

Dharan Sub-Metropolitan City has approved a Rs 2.76 billion budget for the upcoming fiscal year, with the local government expecting more than half of the funds to come from its own internal revenue.

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Gold price falls Rs 4,600 per tola

The price of fine gold declined by Rs 4,600 per tola in the domestic market on Friday.

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Ncell launches Business Cloudsuite with web hosting, domain services

Ncell has launched Ncell Business Cloudsuite, a locally supported platform offering domain registration and professional web hosting services for businesses, startups, entrepreneurs, educational institutions and other organisations.

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