Kathmandu sets to host Himalayan Climate Charter Summit for the Earth Kathmandu sets to host Himalayan Climate Charter Summit for the Earth With the aim of releasing the Himalayan Climate Charter 2025, the Nepal Mountaineering Association, Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality, Black Yak, and the Sagarmatha Pollution Control Committee (SPCC) are jointly organizing the Himalayan Climate Charter Summit for the Earth in Kathmandu this Saturday. With the aim of releasing the Himalayan Climate Charter 2025, the Nepal Mountaineering Association, Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality, Black Yak, and the Sagarmatha Pollution Control Committee (SPCC) are jointly organizing the Himalayan Climate Charter Summit for the Earth in Kathmandu this Saturday. Environment 03 Jul, 2025
Widespread rainfall likely across the country today Widespread rainfall likely across the country today Monsoon conditions remain active across the country, with widespread rain and thunderstorms expected throughout the day and night, according to the Meteorological Forecasting Division (MFD). The monsoon's low-pressure trough is currently positioned near its normal location. Monsoon conditions remain active across the country, with widespread rain and thunderstorms expected throughout the day and night, according to the Meteorological Forecasting Division (MFD). The monsoon's low-pressure trough is currently positioned near its normal location. Environment 02 Jul, 2025
GCF approves $36.1 million grant to help Nepal tackle glacial lake flood risks GCF approves $36.1 million grant to help Nepal tackle glacial lake flood risks The Green Climate Fund (GCF) has approved a grant of USD 36.1 million to support Nepal in mitigating the rising threat of glacial lake outburst floods (GLOFs)—one of the most severe and fast-growing climate risks facing the Himalayan region. The Green Climate Fund (GCF) has approved a grant of USD 36.1 million to support Nepal in mitigating the rising threat of glacial lake outburst floods (GLOFs)—one of the most severe and fast-growing climate risks facing the Himalayan region. Environment 02 Jul, 2025
Widespread rainfall across country today, heavy showers likely in several provinces Widespread rainfall across country today, heavy showers likely in several provinces The weather will remain generally cloudy throughout the country today, according to Meteorological Forecasting Division (MFD). The weather will remain generally cloudy throughout the country today, according to Meteorological Forecasting Division (MFD). Environment 01 Jul, 2025
Monsoon trough shifts northward; DHM warns of heavy rainfall, flood risk Monsoon trough shifts northward; DHM warns of heavy rainfall, flood risk The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM) has stated that monsoon winds are currently affecting all parts of the country, with the monsoon’s low-pressure trough shifting northward from its usual position, drawing closer to western Nepal. The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM) has stated that monsoon winds are currently affecting all parts of the country, with the monsoon’s low-pressure trough shifting northward from its usual position, drawing closer to western Nepal. Environment 30 Jun, 2025
Doko Recyclers, Him Electronics and Practical Action Nepal sign Nepal's first voluntary EPR Doko Recyclers, Him Electronics and Practical Action Nepal sign Nepal's first... Doko Recyclers, Him Electronics, and Practical Action Nepal have signed the country’s first voluntary Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) agreement to manage end-of-life electric cooking appliances. Doko Recyclers, Him Electronics, and Practical Action Nepal have signed the country’s first voluntary Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) agreement to manage end-of-life electric cooking appliances. Environment 29 Jun, 2025
Heavy rainfall likely in western provinces Heavy rainfall likely in western provinces The country remains under the influence of monsoon winds, with widespread rain and thunderstorms expected across various regions, according to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM). The country remains under the influence of monsoon winds, with widespread rain and thunderstorms expected across various regions, according to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM). Environment 29 Jun, 2025
How carbon capture works and the debate about whether it's a future climate solution How carbon capture works and the debate about whether it's a future climate solution The process, called carbon capture and sequestration, is seen by many as an important way to reduce pollution during a transition to renewable energy. The process, called carbon capture and sequestration, is seen by many as an important way to reduce pollution during a transition to renewable energy. Environment 26 Jun, 2025
Plastic pollution persists in Nepal amid low awareness and enforcement struggles Plastic pollution persists in Nepal amid low awareness and enforcement struggles Plastic pollution in Nepal is reaching dangerous levels, choking rivers, clogging drains, and piling up in landfills as authorities struggle to enforce existing regulations. Plastic pollution in Nepal is reaching dangerous levels, choking rivers, clogging drains, and piling up in landfills as authorities struggle to enforce existing regulations. Environment 26 Jun, 2025
Heavy rainfall likely in several provinces as monsoon intensifies Heavy rainfall likely in several provinces as monsoon intensifies The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM) has forecast partly to generally cloudy weather across the country today, with light to moderate rain accompanied by thunder and lightning likely at some places in Bagmati and Gandaki Provinces, including the hilly regions, and at a few locations elsewhere. The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM) has forecast partly to generally cloudy weather across the country today, with light to moderate rain accompanied by thunder and lightning likely at some places in Bagmati and Gandaki Provinces, including the hilly regions, and at a few locations elsewhere. Environment 23 Jun, 2025
Heavy rainfall likely in several provinces as Monsoon intensifies Heavy rainfall likely in several provinces as Monsoon intensifies The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM) has forecast partly to generally cloudy conditions across the country today, with light to moderate rain accompanied by thunder and lightning likely in many areas of Bagmati, Gandaki, and Lumbini Provinces, as well as in the hilly regions. The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM) has forecast partly to generally cloudy conditions across the country today, with light to moderate rain accompanied by thunder and lightning likely in many areas of Bagmati, Gandaki, and Lumbini Provinces, as well as in the hilly regions. Environment 22 Jun, 2025
Monsoon brings spike in water-borne diseases Monsoon brings spike in water-borne diseases As the monsoon arrives, bringing relief from the heat, it also ushers in a surge of water-borne illnesses. As the monsoon arrives, bringing relief from the heat, it also ushers in a surge of water-borne illnesses. Environment 22 Jun, 2025
Heavy rain likely in Koshi, Bagmati, and Gandaki provinces Heavy rain likely in Koshi, Bagmati, and Gandaki provinces The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has forecast partly to generally cloudy skies across the country today, with light to moderate rain accompanied by thunder and lightning likely in several areas. The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has forecast partly to generally cloudy skies across the country today, with light to moderate rain accompanied by thunder and lightning likely in several areas. Environment 20 Jun, 2025
Glacier, ice sheet tipping points could occur well below 1.5°C, scientists warn Glacier, ice sheet tipping points could occur well below 1.5°C, scientists warn Major tipping points for Earth’s ice sheets and mountain glaciers can occur at temperatures well below 1.5°C, said scientists briefing UN climate negotiators in Bonn on Tuesday. Major tipping points for Earth’s ice sheets and mountain glaciers can occur at temperatures well below 1.5°C, said scientists briefing UN climate negotiators in Bonn on Tuesday. Environment 19 Jun, 2025
Air pollution is top health risk in Nepal: World Bank Air pollution is top health risk in Nepal: World Bank Air pollution is the leading cause of death and disability in Nepal, with the Kathmandu Valley and Terai identified as the country’s pollution hotspots, according to a new World Bank report released on Tuesday. Air pollution is the leading cause of death and disability in Nepal, with the Kathmandu Valley and Terai identified as the country’s pollution hotspots, according to a new World Bank report released on Tuesday. Environment 17 Jun, 2025
Widespread rainfall forecast across Nepal, heavy showers likely in some provinces Widespread rainfall forecast across Nepal, heavy showers likely in some provinces The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM) has forecast partly to generally cloudy conditions across the country for today and tonight, with light to moderate rainfall accompanied by thunder and lightning likely in most provinces. The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM) has forecast partly to generally cloudy conditions across the country for today and tonight, with light to moderate rainfall accompanied by thunder and lightning likely in most provinces. Environment 17 Jun, 2025
Govt committed to Chure-Terai-Madhesh conservation: Minister Shahi Govt committed to Chure-Terai-Madhesh conservation: Minister Shahi Minister for Forest and Environment, Ain Bahadur Shahi, has reiterated the government’s commitment to effectively implementing the Chure-Terai-Madhesh Conservation and Management Master Plan to safeguard the livelihoods of communities reliant on the Chure region. Minister for Forest and Environment, Ain Bahadur Shahi, has reiterated the government’s commitment to effectively implementing the Chure-Terai-Madhesh Conservation and Management Master Plan to safeguard the livelihoods of communities reliant on the Chure region. Environment 16 Jun, 2025
Rain, thunderstorms likely across provinces as monsoon conditions prevail Rain, thunderstorms likely across provinces as monsoon conditions prevail The Meteorological Forecasting Division (MFD) has predicted partly to generally cloudy skies across the country today, with a likelihood of light to moderate rainfall accompanied by thunder and lightning in several provinces. The Meteorological Forecasting Division (MFD) has predicted partly to generally cloudy skies across the country today, with a likelihood of light to moderate rainfall accompanied by thunder and lightning in several provinces. Environment 16 Jun, 2025
11th Chure Conservation Day being observed today 11th Chure Conservation Day being observed today The 11th Chure Conservation Day is being observed today on the occasion of the establishment of President Chure-Terai Madhesh Conservation Development Committee. The 11th Chure Conservation Day is being observed today on the occasion of the establishment of President Chure-Terai Madhesh Conservation Development Committee. Environment 16 Jun, 2025
Heavy rainfall likely as monsoon activity intensifies across Nepal Heavy rainfall likely as monsoon activity intensifies across Nepal The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has forecast widespread rainfall across the country today and tonight, as monsoon activity intensifies in various regions. The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has forecast widespread rainfall across the country today and tonight, as monsoon activity intensifies in various regions. Environment 15 Jun, 2025
Nepal Three workers killed, two injured in Sarlahi brick kiln wall collapse Three workers were killed and two others seriously injured after a brick kiln wall collapsed in Haripur Municipality–5, Majurwa, in Sarlahi district on Friday evening.
Health A new Ebola outbreak is confirmed in a remote Congo province, with 65 deaths recorded Africa’s top public health body on Friday confirmed a new Ebola outbreak in Congo’s remote Ituri province, with 246 suspected cases and 65 deaths recorded so far.
Health Madhesh Province sees growing HIV cases, including vulnerable groups The number of HIV/AIDS patients is increasing in Madhesh Province, with infections also reported among children and pregnant women, according to health authorities.
Wild animal attacks result loss of 239 livestock in Mustang Over the last four years, wild animal attacks have caused the loss of 239 livestock across three municipalities in the Mustang district.
Nepal Badimalika sees rise in visitors, but infrastructure gaps persist Visitor numbers to the religious and scenic site of Badimalika in Bajura have increased in recent months amid rising publicity and public discussion.
Kathmandu British Council calls for language-responsive education systems The British Council has launched a new global position paper calling for language-responsive education systems that reflect learners’ linguistic realities and promote inclusive and equitable education.
Kathmandu Korean Embassy hands over language textbooks to Nepali schools The Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Nepal has handed over Korean language textbooks to support school-level language learning in Nepal.
Nepal Nepal, Thailand discuss stronger cooperation against cybercrime and trafficking Nepal and Thailand have discussed strengthening bilateral cooperation to combat transnational crimes, including human trafficking, cybercrime, smuggling and online scamming.
Environment Windstorms, lightning expected in parts of country The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has forecast generally cloudy conditions in several parts of the country today, with chances of rain, thunderstorms and windstorms.
