Light rain likely in four provinces, fog forecast in Tarai

Light rain likely in four provinces, fog forecast in Tarai

Light rainfall is likely at one or two places in the hilly regions of Koshi, Bagmati, Gandaki and Lumbini provinces on Thursday, while fog and mist are expected in parts of the Tarai during the early morning, according to the Meteorological Forecasting Division.

Light rainfall is likely at one or two places in the hilly regions of Koshi, Bagmati, Gandaki and Lumbini provinces on Thursday, while fog and mist are expected in parts of the Tarai during the early morning, according to the Meteorological Forecasting Division.

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Nepal pledges community-led climate adaptation at COP31

Nepal pledges community-led climate adaptation at COP31

Nepal has committed to strengthening locally led climate adaptation and ensuring climate finance reaches vulnerable communities, using a global platform at COP31 to call for greater support for countries bearing the brunt of climate change despite contributing little to global emissions.

Nepal has committed to strengthening locally led climate adaptation and ensuring climate finance reaches vulnerable communities, using a global platform at COP31 to call for greater support for countries bearing the brunt of climate change despite contributing little to global emissions.

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Foreign Minister Khanal arrives in Antalya for COP31

Foreign Minister Khanal arrives in Antalya for COP31

Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal arrived in Antalya, Türkiye, on Saturday to lead the Nepali delegation to the 31st Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP31).

Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal arrived in Antalya, Türkiye, on Saturday to lead the Nepali delegation to the 31st Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP31).

Environment 08 Nov, 2026

UN climate talks start in the year of disasters, energy price shocks and fast rising temperatures

UN climate talks start in the year of disasters, energy price shocks and fast rising...

Three stories about climate change are playing out like popular movie genres as United Nations climate negotiations begin in Antalya, Turkey.

Three stories about climate change are playing out like popular movie genres as United Nations climate negotiations begin in Antalya, Turkey.

Environment 06 Nov, 2026

Light rain likely in mountainous areas of three provinces

Light rain likely in mountainous areas of three provinces

Light rainfall is likely at one or two places in the mountainous regions of Koshi, Gandaki and Sudurpashchim provinces on Friday, while most parts of the country are expected to experience mainly fair or partly cloudy weather.

Light rainfall is likely at one or two places in the mountainous regions of Koshi, Gandaki and Sudurpashchim provinces on Friday, while most parts of the country are expected to experience mainly fair or partly cloudy weather.

Environment 06 Nov, 2026

Light rain likely in Koshi, Bagmati and Gandaki hills

Light rain likely in Koshi, Bagmati and Gandaki hills

Light rain is likely at a few places in the Himalayan and Hilly regions of Koshi, Bagmati and Gandaki provinces on Wednesday, while most other parts of the country will experience partly cloudy or mainly fair weather, according to the Meteorological Forecasting Division.

Light rain is likely at a few places in the Himalayan and Hilly regions of Koshi, Bagmati and Gandaki provinces on Wednesday, while most other parts of the country will experience partly cloudy or mainly fair weather, according to the Meteorological Forecasting Division.

Environment 04 Nov, 2026

Light rain, thunderstorms likely in parts of Nepal

Light rain, thunderstorms likely in parts of Nepal

Light rain, thunderstorms and isolated snowfall are likely in parts of Nepal on Monday as a combination of westerly winds and a low-pressure system over northern India continues to influence weather conditions across the country.

Light rain, thunderstorms and isolated snowfall are likely in parts of Nepal on Monday as a combination of westerly winds and a low-pressure system over northern India continues to influence weather conditions across the country.

Environment 02 Nov, 2026

Cyclone Arnab raises flood, snowstorm and avalanche risks across Nepal

Cyclone Arnab raises flood, snowstorm and avalanche risks across Nepal

Cyclone Arnab is set to bring heavy rain, snowfall and thunderstorms across large parts of Nepal from Thursday, prompting warnings of flood risks in the lowlands and possible snowstorms and avalanches in high-altitude regions.

Cyclone Arnab is set to bring heavy rain, snowfall and thunderstorms across large parts of Nepal from Thursday, prompting warnings of flood risks in the lowlands and possible snowstorms and avalanches in high-altitude regions.

Environment 29 Oct, 2026

US is a big reason for the world losing ground in the fight against climate change, UN report says

US is a big reason for the world losing ground in the fight against climate change,...

Losing more ground in the fight against climate change, humanity is heading for a hotter world than experts projected last year — and the United States is a big reason for that, a new United Nations report says.

Losing more ground in the fight against climate change, humanity is heading for a hotter world than experts projected last year — and the United States is a big reason for that, a new United Nations report says.

Environment 28 Oct, 2026

Cyclone Arnab prompts three-day nationwide alert as heavy rain and snow loom

Cyclone Arnab prompts three-day nationwide alert as heavy rain and snow loom

Nepal has issued a high-alert advisory for October 29-31 as Cyclone Arnab, expected to make landfall in India, could bring heavy rain, thunderstorms, strong winds and snowfall across large parts of the country.

Nepal has issued a high-alert advisory for October 29-31 as Cyclone Arnab, expected to make landfall in India, could bring heavy rain, thunderstorms, strong winds and snowfall across large parts of the country.

Environment 27 Oct, 2026

When the sun becomes an enemy: Life on climate change's frontline in Sri Lanka's Mannar

When the sun becomes an enemy: Life on climate change's frontline in Sri Lanka's...

In Sri Lanka’s northern island district of Mannar, climate change is no longer a distant warning. It is felt in the headaches of young people, shrinking harvests of farmers and uncertain seasons of fishermen.

In Sri Lanka’s northern island district of Mannar, climate change is no longer a distant warning. It is felt in the headaches of young people, shrinking harvests of farmers and uncertain seasons of fishermen.

Environment 27 Oct, 2026

Weather department urges public not to panic over rain rumours

Weather department urges public not to panic over rain rumours

The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has urged the public not to panic over social media reports of prolonged rainfall, saying rain is possible in some parts of the country from next Tuesday but its location, intensity and duration remain uncertain.

The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has urged the public not to panic over social media reports of prolonged rainfall, saying rain is possible in some parts of the country from next Tuesday but its location, intensity and duration remain uncertain.

Environment 23 Oct, 2026

Nepal prepares COP31 position paper, seeks climate finance and mountain risk support

Nepal prepares COP31 position paper, seeks climate finance and mountain risk support

Nepal is finalising its position paper for the UN Climate Change Conference (COP31), seeking stronger international support for climate finance, adaptation and loss and damage as it prepares to highlight the risks facing mountain communities.

Nepal is finalising its position paper for the UN Climate Change Conference (COP31), seeking stronger international support for climate finance, adaptation and loss and damage as it prepares to highlight the risks facing mountain communities.

Environment 22 Oct, 2026

Rain, thunderstorms possible in Himalayan and hilly regions on Monday

Rain, thunderstorms possible in Himalayan and hilly regions on Monday

Light rain and snowfall accompanied by thunder and lightning are possible at isolated places in Nepal's Himalayan region and the hilly areas of Koshi, Bagmati and Gandaki provinces on Monday, according to the Meteorological Forecasting Division.

Light rain and snowfall accompanied by thunder and lightning are possible at isolated places in Nepal's Himalayan region and the hilly areas of Koshi, Bagmati and Gandaki provinces on Monday, according to the Meteorological Forecasting Division.

Environment 19 Oct, 2026

Rain, thunderstorms likely in parts of Nepal as western system influences weather

Rain, thunderstorms likely in parts of Nepal as western system influences weather

Rain and thunderstorms are likely in parts of Nepal’s hilly and Himalayan regions on Friday, with moderate rainfall or snowfall accompanied by thunder and lightning forecast at several places, according to the Meteorological Forecasting Division.

Rain and thunderstorms are likely in parts of Nepal’s hilly and Himalayan regions on Friday, with moderate rainfall or snowfall accompanied by thunder and lightning forecast at several places, according to the Meteorological Forecasting Division.

Environment 16 Oct, 2026

Monsoon withdraws from Nepal, 12 days later than average

Monsoon withdraws from Nepal, 12 days later than average

The monsoon has withdrawn from all parts of Nepal, 12 days later than its average withdrawal date, the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM) said.

The monsoon has withdrawn from all parts of Nepal, 12 days later than its average withdrawal date, the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM) said.

Environment 15 Oct, 2026

Light rain, snowfall likely in Himalayan regions and hills

Light rain, snowfall likely in Himalayan regions and hills

Light rain and snowfall accompanied by thunder and lightning are likely at one or two places in the Himalayan region and parts of the hills on Wednesday, according to the Meteorological Forecasting Division.

Light rain and snowfall accompanied by thunder and lightning are likely at one or two places in the Himalayan region and parts of the hills on Wednesday, according to the Meteorological Forecasting Division.

Environment 14 Oct, 2026

Rain, snowfall likely in Himalayan areas of Karnali, Sudurpashchim

Rain, snowfall likely in Himalayan areas of Karnali, Sudurpashchim

Rain and snowfall accompanied by thunder and lightning are likely in parts of Nepal’s Himalayan and hilly regions on Tuesday, while most Terai areas are expected to experience mainly fair weather, according to the Meteorological Forecasting Division.

Rain and snowfall accompanied by thunder and lightning are likely in parts of Nepal’s Himalayan and hilly regions on Tuesday, while most Terai areas are expected to experience mainly fair weather, according to the Meteorological Forecasting Division.

Environment 13 Oct, 2026

Light rain, snowfall possible in Himalayan and hilly areas

Light rain, snowfall possible in Himalayan and hilly areas

Light rain and snowfall are likely at one or two places in Nepal’s Himalayan and hilly regions on Monday, while most Terai areas are expected to experience mainly fair weather, according to the Meteorological Forecasting Division.

Light rain and snowfall are likely at one or two places in Nepal’s Himalayan and hilly regions on Monday, while most Terai areas are expected to experience mainly fair weather, according to the Meteorological Forecasting Division.

Environment 12 Oct, 2026

Rain, thunderstorms likely across Nepal's hills and mountains

Rain, thunderstorms likely across Nepal's hills and mountains

Scattered rainfall accompanied by thunder and lightning is likely across the Himalayan and hilly regions of several provinces on Sunday, while most parts of the Terai are expected to remain mainly clear, according to the Meteorological Forecasting Division.

Scattered rainfall accompanied by thunder and lightning is likely across the Himalayan and hilly regions of several provinces on Sunday, while most parts of the Terai are expected to remain mainly clear, according to the Meteorological Forecasting Division.

Environment 11 Oct, 2026