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Tuesday, 30 June 2026

File - Overcast skies blanket the Kathmandu Valley, with residential areas shrouded in clouds as seen from Manmaiju on Sunday morning. Photo: Hariram Bhetuwal / RSS

Three days of heavy rain ahead as monsoon strengthens nationwide

Umbrellas, raincoats and caution, residents across five provinces are being urged to prepare for heavy downpours over the next three days.

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Nepal, France lead regional push against illegal waste trafficking

Nepal and France have stepped up regional cooperation to combat illegal waste trafficking by bringing together customs, security and environmental authorities from South and Southeast Asia to strengthen cross-border enforcement against environmental crime.

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Monsoon set to advance further, but heatwave to persist in western tarai

The monsoon is expected to advance into western Nepal over the next few days, bringing widespread rain and thunderstorms across much of the country, although heatwave conditions are likely to persist in parts of the western Tarai, the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM) said on Sunday.

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Heatwave shuts all 163 schools in Nepalgunj for three days

With temperatures touching 40 degrees Celsius, Nepalgunj Sub-Metropolitan City has ordered all 163 schools in the area shut for three days starting Wednesday.

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Tourists with an umbrella take a photo in Paris, as France is enduring a grueling heat wave with temperatures soaring above 40 degrees Celsius (104 Fahrenheit), Monday, June 22, 2026. Photo: AP

Europe swelters under an early heat wave as France records 40 drowning deaths

Millions of people across Europe were exposed to extreme and exceptional high temperatures on Tuesday, with 40 fatalities from drowning recorded in France in the past week as residents seek relief from the searing heat.

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Capturing every drop: How conservation ponds are recharging Nepal's dry Chure hills

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People shield themselves from the afternoon sun with umbrellas as they walk through Patan Durbar Square in Lalitpur on Thursday. Photo: Hariram Bhetuwal/RSS

Rain, thunderstorms forecast for eastern hills as heatwave grips western Tarai

The country is set to experience a sharp weather contrast today, with moderate to heavy rainfall and thunderstorms forecast in eastern Nepal, while heatwave conditions are expected to persist across parts of the western Tarai.

Home Minister Sudan Gurung speaks to the media following a meeting of the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority at Singha Durbar, Kathmandu, on Thursday. Photo: Gopal Dahal/RSS

Govt aims for zero deaths in monsoon disasters: Home Minister Gurung

Minister for Home Affairs Sudan Gurung has said the government's goal is to ensure zero human casualties from monsoon-related disasters through enhanced preparedness and coordinated response.

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

Rain, thunderstorms forecast in hill regions; Tarai braces for scorching heat

The Meteorological Forecasting Division has predicted rain and thunderstorms in several hilly and mountainous districts today, even as sweltering temperatures and hot day conditions continue across large parts of the Tarai, with mercury likely to reach as high as 41 degrees Celsius in some areas.

FILE - Drought-stressed wheat plants stand adjacent to parched ground in a field near Macksville, Kan., May 16, 2026. Photo: AP

Monsoon delayed as El Niño develops in Pacific; DHM warns of possible weak season ahead

Nepal's monsoon is running late, and a developing El Niño in the Pacific Ocean may be partly to blame, the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM) has warned, even as pre-monsoon rain and thundershowers continue to bring some relief to hilly and Himalayan regions.

File - A person shields themselves with an umbrella while walking along a pavement in Bhadrakali, Kathmandu, as rain falls on Sunday. Photo: Hariram Bhetuwal/RSS

Thunderstorms to drench hills as heatwave-like conditions grip tarai

While much of Nepal's hill and mountain regions are bracing for rain and thunderstorms, scorching temperatures are expected to persist across parts of the Tarai, according to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology.

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Thunderstorms likely across hills and mountains; Heavy rain risk persists despite partial cloud cover

The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has forecast thunderstorms and moderate rainfall in several hilly and mountainous parts of the country today, with weather experts warning that localized downpours could occur despite generally partial cloud cover across much of the country.

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South Asian experts gather in Kathmandu to chart future of pangolin conservation

Leading scientists, conservationists and government officials from across South Asia have gathered in Kathmandu for a regional conference aimed at strengthening efforts to protect pangolins, one of the world's most trafficked mammals.

A panoramic view of Kathmandu's urban settlements captured from Jagat, Tarkeshwar Municipality-1. Photo: Hariram Bhetuwal/RSS

Rain, thunderstorms likely in hills and Himalayan regions; heatwave continues in Terai

Weather conditions across Nepal are expected to remain mixed today, with generally cloudy skies in the eastern and mountainous regions and hot weather persisting in parts of the southern plains, according to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology.

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Green hydrogen key to Nepal's green future: Energy Minister Shrestha

Minister for Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation Biraj Bhakta Shrestha has said green hydrogen presents a major opportunity for building Nepal’s sustainable future and advancing clean energy development.

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SPCC, CBCF strengthen partnership under the "Everest 1° initiative" to advance sustainable waste management and climate action in the Everest...

On the occasion of World Environment Day 2026, the Sagarmatha Pollution Control Committee (SPCC) and the Cimex BYD Charity Foundation (CBCF) reaffirm their commitment to protecting the fragile Himalayan ecosystem through the "Everest 1° Initiative"—a long-term environmental program focused on sustainable waste management, climate resilience, clean energy, and environmental stewardship in the Everest region.

Participants in a morning rally organised by Tokha Municipality in Kathmandu on Friday to mark World Environment Day. Photo: Hariram Bhetuwal/RSS

World Environment Day marked with call for climate-resilient, green development

World Environment Day 2026 is being observed across the country today with the theme “Foundation for a Prosperous Future: Climate and Nature-Friendly Development,” highlighting urgent action on climate change and environmental protection.

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Heatwave tightens grip on Tarai, likely to persist for three more days

A prolonged heatwave is sweeping across Nepal's southern plains, with the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM) warning that temperatures could exceed 38 degrees Celsius in several Tarai districts over the next three days.

File - A fire engine is used to distribute drinking water to residents in Katari Nagarpalika, Udayapur, on Sunday after the local water supply motor broke down. Photo: Rishi Bahadur Rai/RSS

Scorching heat grips Tarai as rain, thunderstorms likely in hills

Sweltering heat is expected to continue across the Tarai today, while several hilly and Himalayan districts are likely to witness rain and thunderstorms, according to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM).

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HCC summit endorses landmark action plan to save mountain environment

The Himalayan Climate Charter Summit for the Earth Summit has adopted a Namche Action Plan 2026–2030 to save the mountain environment by addressing the adverse impact of the climate crisis.

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Snakebites no longer just a tarai problem as cases reach Everest's doorstep

Snakebite is no longer just a Tarai problem. Cases are increasingly being reported from Nepal's hills and mountain districts, including Solukhumbu, home to Mount Everest, forcing health authorities to expand treatment services into areas where snakebite was once considered rare and where hospitals were never equipped to handle venomous bites.

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Nepal SBI Bank brings employees together through MD's Cup Futsal

Nepal SBI Bank celebrated its 33rd anniversary by organising the MD's Cup Futsal Tournament-2083, bringing together employees from across the country in an initiative aimed at strengthening teamwork and employee engagement.

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NEPSE extends losing streak as benchmark drops 25 points

The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) declined for a second straight session this week on Tuesday, with the benchmark index falling 24.63 points, or 0.93 percent, to close at 2,608.33. The slide follows losses recorded in the previous week as well.

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Less land, more rice: Urbanisation eats into paddy land in Gandaki

The area under paddy cultivation in Gandaki Province continues to shrink every year as urban expansion, land fragmentation and growing fallow farmland reduce agricultural land, according to provincial agriculture officials.

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Environmental scientist Chandra Giri launches debut novel on illegal migration

Internationally renowned environmental scientist Dr Chandra Giri has launched his debut novel, Donkey (Sapana ko Kalbato), a work that explores the dangers, sacrifices and emotional toll of irregular migration to the United States.

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Kajaria Ramesh Tiles opens new showroom on Tokha Road

Kajaria Ramesh Tiles has expanded its retail presence in the Kathmandu Valley by opening a new exclusive showroom along Tokha Road in partnership with Jagdamba International.

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NYEF Lalitpur elects Anukul Shrestha as president

The Nepalese Young Entrepreneurs' Forum (NYEF) Lalitpur Chapter has elected Anukul Shrestha as its new president during the chapter's annual general meeting.

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Bosch strengthens dealer network with Power Partners Summit 2026

Bosch Nepal, in partnership with its authorised distributor Infratech Pvt. Ltd., organised the Bosch Power Partners Summit Nepal 2026 in Kathmandu, bringing together dealers, retailers and professional users to showcase new products and strengthen its distribution network.

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vivo unveils Y500 with largest-ever Y Series battery in Nepal

vivo has launched its latest mid-range smartphone, the Y500, in the Nepali market, introducing what it says is the largest battery ever offered in its Y Series lineup.

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Birat Anupam's debut book on Nepal's first general election wins Sahitya Post Nonfiction Award

Author, translator and journalist Birat Anupam has won the Sahitya Post Nonfiction Award 2082 BS for his debut book, Pahilo Aam Nirwachan 2015 (First General Election 1959), which chronicles Nepal's first democratic parliamentary election.

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Roots & Blooms: Shivangini Rana's art of what lies beneath

There is something deceptively simple about the title of Shivangini Rana's latest solo exhibition, Roots & Blooms. Flowers are what first catch the eye, but it is the roots beneath them that quietly keep everything alive. For Rana, that contrast mirrors life itself.

FILE - A man struggles to walk along the flooded street as monsoon season arrives in Lalitpur, Nepal on July 12, 2019. Photo: Navesh Chitakar/ Reuters

Monsoon readiness: The real test of governance

Every monsoon, Nepal braces for more than rain. Rivers rise, slopes weaken, roads collapse, bridges fail, settlements flood, families are displaced, and communities are cut off from essential services. What begins as a seasonal weather pattern can quickly become a national test of readiness.

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