Widespread rain, thunderstorms likely across the country today

Widespread rain, thunderstorms likely across the country today

The country is set to witness widespread rainfall, thunderstorms, and snowfall over the next 24 hours as active weather systems influence conditions across much of the country, the Meteorological Forecasting Division said on Tuesday.

The country is set to witness widespread rainfall, thunderstorms, and snowfall over the next 24 hours as active weather systems influence conditions across much of the country, the Meteorological Forecasting Division said on Tuesday.

Environment 31 Mar, 2026

Drones to be used for seed spreading in Rasuwa forest

Drones to be used for seed spreading in Rasuwa forest

The forest area at Gatlang in Rasuwa district, which was destroyed following a massive forest fire some 17 years ago, is to be revived soon.

The forest area at Gatlang in Rasuwa district, which was destroyed following a massive forest fire some 17 years ago, is to be revived soon.

Environment 30 Mar, 2026

Cloudy conditions, rain and snowfall likely in hilly, Himalayan regions

Cloudy conditions, rain and snowfall likely in hilly, Himalayan regions

The Meteorological Forecasting Division has said that the hilly and Himalayan regions of the country will remain generally cloudy on Sunday, with chances of rain and snowfall in several areas.

The Meteorological Forecasting Division has said that the hilly and Himalayan regions of the country will remain generally cloudy on Sunday, with chances of rain and snowfall in several areas.

Environment 29 Mar, 2026

Partly cloudy skies with chances of rain in hills, mountains

Partly cloudy skies with chances of rain in hills, mountains

Partly to generally cloudy conditions are expected across Nepal’s hilly and Himalayan regions over the next 24 hours, with chances of light rain and snowfall in some areas, according to the Meteorological Forecasting Division.

Partly to generally cloudy conditions are expected across Nepal’s hilly and Himalayan regions over the next 24 hours, with chances of light rain and snowfall in some areas, according to the Meteorological Forecasting Division.

Environment 25 Mar, 2026

Westerly system to bring rain, thunder across hills and mountains

Westerly system to bring rain, thunder across hills and mountains

A combination of westerly and local wind systems is influencing weather conditions across Nepal, bringing chances of rain and thunderstorms in several regions, according to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM).

A combination of westerly and local wind systems is influencing weather conditions across Nepal, bringing chances of rain and thunderstorms in several regions, according to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM).

Environment 24 Mar, 2026

World Meteorological Day being observed with focus on climate resilience

World Meteorological Day being observed with focus on climate resilience

World Meteorological Day 2026 is being observed across the globe on Sunday, marking the 76th anniversary of the World Meteorological Organization (WMO).

World Meteorological Day 2026 is being observed across the globe on Sunday, marking the 76th anniversary of the World Meteorological Organization (WMO).

Environment 23 Mar, 2026

Light rain, thunderstorms likely in hilly, Himalayan regions

Light rain, thunderstorms likely in hilly, Himalayan regions

Light rain accompanied by thunder and lightning is likely at several places across Nepal’s hilly and Himalayan regions today, according to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM).

Light rain accompanied by thunder and lightning is likely at several places across Nepal’s hilly and Himalayan regions today, according to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM).

Environment 23 Mar, 2026

Sherpa living heritage documented in Thame to boost climate resilience

Sherpa living heritage documented in Thame to boost climate resilience

A community-led initiative in Thame, Solukhumbu, has documented and validated eight elements of Sherpa living heritage as part of efforts to strengthen climate resilience following the 2024 Glacial Lake Outburst Flood (GLOF).

A community-led initiative in Thame, Solukhumbu, has documented and validated eight elements of Sherpa living heritage as part of efforts to strengthen climate resilience following the 2024 Glacial Lake Outburst Flood (GLOF).

Environment 23 Mar, 2026

Govt, WWF Nepal launch rangeland conservation project in Dolpa

Govt, WWF Nepal launch rangeland conservation project in Dolpa

The Government of Nepal, in partnership with WWF Nepal, has launched a four-year conservation initiative aimed at protecting high-altitude rangelands in upper Dolpa while supporting local livelihoods and preserving indigenous cultural heritage.

The Government of Nepal, in partnership with WWF Nepal, has launched a four-year conservation initiative aimed at protecting high-altitude rangelands in upper Dolpa while supporting local livelihoods and preserving indigenous cultural heritage.

Environment 22 Mar, 2026

Light rain likely in hills as partly cloudy weather prevails elsewhere

Light rain likely in hills as partly cloudy weather prevails elsewhere

The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has forecast partly to generally cloudy conditions across the country today, with chances of light rain and thunderstorms in some regions.

The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has forecast partly to generally cloudy conditions across the country today, with chances of light rain and thunderstorms in some regions.

Environment 22 Mar, 2026

UN report flags gender inequality in global water access

UN report flags gender inequality in global water access

A new United Nations report has warned that gender inequality continues to exacerbate the global water crisis, disproportionately affecting women and girls.

A new United Nations report has warned that gender inequality continues to exacerbate the global water crisis, disproportionately affecting women and girls.

Environment 21 Mar, 2026

Cloudy skies, rain and storms likely across country this afternoon and evening

Cloudy skies, rain and storms likely across country this afternoon and evening

With much of the day already underway, the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has forecast unsettled weather conditions for the remaining hours, with rain, thunderstorms and windstorms likely in several parts of the country.

With much of the day already underway, the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has forecast unsettled weather conditions for the remaining hours, with rain, thunderstorms and windstorms likely in several parts of the country.

Environment 21 Mar, 2026

NDRRMA urges caution as heavy rain, snowfall and storms forecast

NDRRMA urges caution as heavy rain, snowfall and storms forecast

The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA) has urged the public to remain on high alert as heavy rainfall, snowfall and strong winds are forecast in various parts of the country over the next few days.

The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA) has urged the public to remain on high alert as heavy rainfall, snowfall and strong winds are forecast in various parts of the country over the next few days.

Environment 20 Mar, 2026

Western system brings rain, thunderstorms across several provinces

Western system brings rain, thunderstorms across several provinces

The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM) has forecast generally cloudy conditions with chances of rainfall and thunderstorms in several parts of the country today under the influence of a western low-pressure system and local winds.

The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM) has forecast generally cloudy conditions with chances of rainfall and thunderstorms in several parts of the country today under the influence of a western low-pressure system and local winds.

Environment 19 Mar, 2026

Climate change intensified global heat exposure, study finds

Climate change intensified global heat exposure, study finds

A new seasonal analysis by Climate Central has found that more than one in six people worldwide experienced temperatures strongly influenced by climate change every day between December 2025 and February 2026.

A new seasonal analysis by Climate Central has found that more than one in six people worldwide experienced temperatures strongly influenced by climate change every day between December 2025 and February 2026.

Environment 19 Mar, 2026

Weather: Cloudy skies, light rain likely in mountain regions

Weather: Cloudy skies, light rain likely in mountain regions

The weather across Nepal is expected to remain partly to generally cloudy on Wednesday, with chances of light rain and snowfall in some areas.

The weather across Nepal is expected to remain partly to generally cloudy on Wednesday, with chances of light rain and snowfall in some areas.

Environment 18 Mar, 2026

What's happening with wildfires?

What's happening with wildfires?

Wildfire is back with a blaze again as the season of it has started. However, this is not a strange phenomenon that happens rarely in Nepal. It is a story every year.

Wildfire is back with a blaze again as the season of it has started. However, this is not a strange phenomenon that happens rarely in Nepal. It is a story every year.

Environment 18 Mar, 2026

Kathmandu University to host Himalayan University Consortium stakeholders' retreat

Kathmandu University to host Himalayan University Consortium stakeholders' retreat

Kathmandu University (KU) is set to host a retreat for the stakeholders of the Himalayan University Consortium (HUC) on March 18 and 19 in Kathmandu. The retreat aims to enhance coordination and communication among universities in the Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH) region.

Kathmandu University (KU) is set to host a retreat for the stakeholders of the Himalayan University Consortium (HUC) on March 18 and 19 in Kathmandu. The retreat aims to enhance coordination and communication among universities in the Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH) region.

Environment 17 Mar, 2026

Western disturbance to bring rain, snowfall in several provinces today

Western disturbance to bring rain, snowfall in several provinces today

A western low-pressure system currently influencing Nepal’s weather is expected to bring light rain, snowfall and thunderstorms in several mountainous areas of the country today, according to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology.

A western low-pressure system currently influencing Nepal’s weather is expected to bring light rain, snowfall and thunderstorms in several mountainous areas of the country today, according to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology.

Environment 17 Mar, 2026

Everest clean-up: New 2kg waste mandate begins this spring

Everest clean-up: New 2kg waste mandate begins this spring

Climbers attempting to summit Mount Everest will now be required to bring back at least two kilograms of garbage from areas above Camp II, as authorities tighten waste management measures on the world's highest peak.

Climbers attempting to summit Mount Everest will now be required to bring back at least two kilograms of garbage from areas above Camp II, as authorities tighten waste management measures on the world's highest peak.

Environment 16 Mar, 2026