Weather Update: Rain likely across several provinces today and tonight Weather Update: Rain likely across several provinces today and tonight 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 regions. 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 regions. Environment 14 Jun, 2025
Monsoon reaches Lumbini; Heavy rain likely in Koshi, Bagmati, and Gandaki provinces Monsoon reaches Lumbini; Heavy rain likely in Koshi, Bagmati, and Gandaki provinces The monsoon has now reached Lumbini Province and parts of Gandaki, marking its gradual spread across eastern and central Nepal. The monsoon has now reached Lumbini Province and parts of Gandaki, marking its gradual spread across eastern and central Nepal. Environment 13 Jun, 2025
Scattered showers likely, heavy rain in some areas Scattered showers likely, heavy rain in some areas Much of the country will experience partly to generally cloudy skies today, with light to moderate rain accompanied by thunder and lightning likely in several provinces, according to the Meteorological Forecasting Division (MFD). Much of the country will experience partly to generally cloudy skies today, with light to moderate rain accompanied by thunder and lightning likely in several provinces, according to the Meteorological Forecasting Division (MFD). Environment 12 Jun, 2025
Rain likely in eastern, hilly regions; Brief showers possible in Kathmandu Rain likely in eastern, hilly regions; Brief showers possible in Kathmandu Light to moderate rain with thunder and lightning has been forecast for parts of Koshi and Lumbini provinces and the hilly regions of the country, according to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology. Light to moderate rain with thunder and lightning has been forecast for parts of Koshi and Lumbini provinces and the hilly regions of the country, according to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology. Environment 10 Jun, 2025
Sampada School marks Environmental Day with call to cut plastic use Sampada School marks Environmental Day with call to cut plastic use Sampada School observed Environmental Day with an awareness program at Basantapur Durbar Square on June 5, drawing the attention of locals, tourists, and environmental enthusiasts. Sampada School observed Environmental Day with an awareness program at Basantapur Durbar Square on June 5, drawing the attention of locals, tourists, and environmental enthusiasts. Environment 08 Jun, 2025
Weather Update: Cloudy skies and scattered showers likely in hilly regions Weather Update: Cloudy skies and scattered showers likely in hilly regions The weather is expected to be partly to generally cloudy in Koshi Province and the hilly regions across the country today, while the rest of the country will see mainly fair to partly cloudy conditions. The weather is expected to be partly to generally cloudy in Koshi Province and the hilly regions across the country today, while the rest of the country will see mainly fair to partly cloudy conditions. Environment 08 Jun, 2025
ICIMOD named technical partner in ADB-led climate and disaster risk initiative ICIMOD named technical partner in ADB-led climate and disaster risk initiative The International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) has been appointed one of three technical implementing partners in a major regional initiative by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) aimed at transforming climate and disaster risk reduction across the Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH). The International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) has been appointed one of three technical implementing partners in a major regional initiative by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) aimed at transforming climate and disaster risk reduction across the Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH). Environment 05 Jun, 2025
World Environment Day being observed today World Environment Day being observed today World Environment Day is being observed today across the globe with the theme “Alleviating Plastic Pollution: Our Responsibility.” World Environment Day is being observed today across the globe with the theme “Alleviating Plastic Pollution: Our Responsibility.” Environment 05 Jun, 2025
Koshi, Bagmati, other provinces to see scattered rainfall today Koshi, Bagmati, other provinces to see scattered rainfall today The weather across the country is expected to remain partly to generally cloudy today, with light to moderate rain accompanied by thunder and lightning likely at a few places of Koshi Province, and at one or two places of Madhesh, Bagmati, and Gandaki provinces. The weather across the country is expected to remain partly to generally cloudy today, with light to moderate rain accompanied by thunder and lightning likely at a few places of Koshi Province, and at one or two places of Madhesh, Bagmati, and Gandaki provinces. Environment 04 Jun, 2025
Weather Update: Cloudy skies, rain expected in several provinces Weather Update: Cloudy skies, rain expected in several provinces The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has forecast partly to generally cloudy skies over hilly areas and across Koshi, Madhesh, Bagmati, and Gandaki provinces today. The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has forecast partly to generally cloudy skies over hilly areas and across Koshi, Madhesh, Bagmati, and Gandaki provinces today. Environment 01 Jun, 2025
Political commitments and seriousness needed to tackle pollution, say experts Political commitments and seriousness needed to tackle pollution, say experts While the government, on Thursday, announcing the budget for fiscal year 2025-26, stressed provisions in the budget to prioritise public health and environmental protection by implementing standards for air, noise, and water pollution control, experts in the sector cautioned for the long-term political commitments and seriousness about it. While the government, on Thursday, announcing the budget for fiscal year 2025-26, stressed provisions in the budget to prioritise public health and environmental protection by implementing standards for air, noise, and water pollution control, experts in the sector cautioned for the long-term political commitments and seriousness about it. Environment 31 May, 2025
Half of world's population endured extra month of extreme heat due to climate change, experts say Half of world's population endured extra month of extreme heat due to climate change,... Scientists say 4 billion people, about half the world’s population, experienced at least one extra month of extreme heat because of human-caused climate change from May 2024 to May 2025. Scientists say 4 billion people, about half the world’s population, experienced at least one extra month of extreme heat because of human-caused climate change from May 2024 to May 2025. Environment 30 May, 2025
Rain, thunder likely in Koshi, Bagmati, Gandaki provinces Rain, thunder likely in Koshi, Bagmati, Gandaki provinces The weather today is expected to be partly to generally cloudy in Koshi and Gandaki provinces as well as the hilly regions across the country, while the rest of the country will experience partly cloudy to mainly fair skies. The weather today is expected to be partly to generally cloudy in Koshi and Gandaki provinces as well as the hilly regions across the country, while the rest of the country will experience partly cloudy to mainly fair skies. Environment 30 May, 2025
New projections show extreme glacier loss already at 2°C, global study warns New projections show extreme glacier loss already at 2°C, global study warns An international study published in Science finds that glaciers are even more sensitive to global warming than previously estimated; with only 24% of present-day glacier mass remaining if the world warms to 2.7°C, the trajectory set by current climate policies. An international study published in Science finds that glaciers are even more sensitive to global warming than previously estimated; with only 24% of present-day glacier mass remaining if the world warms to 2.7°C, the trajectory set by current climate policies. Environment 30 May, 2025
Weather Update: Light to moderate rain likely in hilly regions Weather Update: Light to moderate rain likely in hilly regions Weather across the country today will remain partly to generally cloudy in the hilly regions, while the rest of the country will see partly cloudy to mainly fair conditions, according to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology. Weather across the country today will remain partly to generally cloudy in the hilly regions, while the rest of the country will see partly cloudy to mainly fair conditions, according to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology. Environment 27 May, 2025
Cloudy conditions and scattered rain likely in several provinces Cloudy conditions and scattered rain likely in several provinces Various parts of the country are expected to experience cloudy skies and scattered rainfall today and tonight, according to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology. Various parts of the country are expected to experience cloudy skies and scattered rainfall today and tonight, according to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology. Environment 25 May, 2025
Nepal braces for wetter-than-average monsoon, says forecast Nepal braces for wetter-than-average monsoon, says forecast Most parts of Nepal are likely to receive above-average rainfall during the upcoming monsoon season, which spans from June 1 to September 30 (Jestha 18 to Ashwin 14), according to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM). Most parts of Nepal are likely to receive above-average rainfall during the upcoming monsoon season, which spans from June 1 to September 30 (Jestha 18 to Ashwin 14), according to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM). Environment 23 May, 2025
Cloudy skies with chances of rain, thunderstorms across the country Cloudy skies with chances of rain, thunderstorms across the country The weather across the country is expected to remain partly to generally cloudy today, with light to moderate rain accompanied by thunder and lightning likely in several areas. The weather across the country is expected to remain partly to generally cloudy today, with light to moderate rain accompanied by thunder and lightning likely in several areas. Environment 21 May, 2025
WWF Nepal marks 32nd anniversary, presents conservation awards and scholarships WWF Nepal marks 32nd anniversary, presents conservation awards and scholarships WWF Nepal marked its 32nd anniversary with a formal event held at The Malla Hotel in Kathmandu on Monday, celebrating more than three decades of dedicated work in conserving Nepal’s rich biodiversity. WWF Nepal marked its 32nd anniversary with a formal event held at The Malla Hotel in Kathmandu on Monday, celebrating more than three decades of dedicated work in conserving Nepal’s rich biodiversity. Environment 20 May, 2025
Sagarmatha Sambaad ends with 25-action points Sagarmatha Sambaad ends with 25-action points Minister for Foreign Affairs Arzu Rana Deuba closed the first ever environment conference, called ‘the Sagarmatha Sambaad,’ saying it was successful and critical in voicing concerns about the issues impacting everything from climate change to the mountains to the islands. Minister for Foreign Affairs Arzu Rana Deuba closed the first ever environment conference, called ‘the Sagarmatha Sambaad,’ saying it was successful and critical in voicing concerns about the issues impacting everything from climate change to the mountains to the islands. Environment 19 May, 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.
