Low-pressure system in India adds to Nepal's monsoon rainfall Low-pressure system in India adds to Nepal's monsoon rainfall A low-pressure area formed around Uttar Pradesh in India is influencing Nepal’s weather as the monsoon remains active across the country, with heavy rainfall forecast in parts of four provinces on Tuesday. A low-pressure area formed around Uttar Pradesh in India is influencing Nepal’s weather as the monsoon remains active across the country, with heavy rainfall forecast in parts of four provinces on Tuesday. Environment 08 Sep, 2026
Heavy rain forecast in four provinces as monsoon unsettles Nepal Heavy rain forecast in four provinces as monsoon unsettles Nepal Nepal is set for another unsettled day, with heavy rainfall likely in parts of four provinces as the monsoon continues to influence the entire country. Nepal is set for another unsettled day, with heavy rainfall likely in parts of four provinces as the monsoon continues to influence the entire country. Environment 07 Sep, 2026
Kathmandu, Pokhara face 70% rain chance; strong winds in Lumbini Tarai Kathmandu, Pokhara face 70% rain chance; strong winds in Lumbini Tarai Several parts of Nepal face the possibility of heavy rainfall today, with the Meteorological Forecasting Division warning of thunderstorms across the hills and strong winds in parts of the Lumbini Terai. Several parts of Nepal face the possibility of heavy rainfall today, with the Meteorological Forecasting Division warning of thunderstorms across the hills and strong winds in parts of the Lumbini Terai. Environment 04 Sep, 2026
Panchakund's five ponds merge as Himalayan lake changes rapidly Panchakund's five ponds merge as Himalayan lake changes rapidly Panchakund Lake, once known for its five distinct ponds, is increasingly appearing as a single water body, raising questions about climate change and Himalayan lake risks. Panchakund Lake, once known for its five distinct ponds, is increasingly appearing as a single water body, raising questions about climate change and Himalayan lake risks. Environment 03 Sep, 2026
Monsoon keeps Nepal under rain alert as trough shifts north Monsoon keeps Nepal under rain alert as trough shifts north Nepal is set for another wet day, with moderate rain and thunderstorms forecast across much of the country and heavy rainfall possible in several areas as the monsoon trough remains slightly north of its normal position. Nepal is set for another wet day, with moderate rain and thunderstorms forecast across much of the country and heavy rainfall possible in several areas as the monsoon trough remains slightly north of its normal position. Environment 03 Sep, 2026
Heavy rain forecast in Bagmati, Gandaki as monsoon persists Heavy rain forecast in Bagmati, Gandaki as monsoon persists Heavy rainfall is likely in parts of Bagmati and Gandaki provinces on Thursday as the monsoon continues to affect the entire country, with thunderstorms forecast across the hills and parts of the Terai. Heavy rainfall is likely in parts of Bagmati and Gandaki provinces on Thursday as the monsoon continues to affect the entire country, with thunderstorms forecast across the hills and parts of the Terai. Environment 03 Sep, 2026
Nepal floods leave estimated 2.2 million tonnes of debris: UNDP Nepal floods leave estimated 2.2 million tonnes of debris: UNDP Floods and mudflows along Nepal’s Bhote Koshi–Trishuli river system have left an estimated 2.2 million tonnes of debris across the affected areas, according to a preliminary assessment by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). Floods and mudflows along Nepal’s Bhote Koshi–Trishuli river system have left an estimated 2.2 million tonnes of debris across the affected areas, according to a preliminary assessment by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). Environment 02 Sep, 2026
PM Shah calls Bhotekoshi disaster climate change-induced, urges global response PM Shah calls Bhotekoshi disaster climate change-induced, urges global response Prime Minister Balendra Shah has said the devastating Bhotekoshi River flood in Rasuwa was linked to climate change and called for a stronger international response to growing climate risks in the Himalayas. Prime Minister Balendra Shah has said the devastating Bhotekoshi River flood in Rasuwa was linked to climate change and called for a stronger international response to growing climate risks in the Himalayas. Environment 02 Sep, 2026
Heavy rain likely in six provinces as monsoon persists in Nepal Heavy rain likely in six provinces as monsoon persists in Nepal Heavy rain is likely at isolated places across several provinces today as the monsoon continues to influence the entire country, with moderate rain and thunderstorms forecast in many hilly areas. Heavy rain is likely at isolated places across several provinces today as the monsoon continues to influence the entire country, with moderate rain and thunderstorms forecast in many hilly areas. Environment 02 Sep, 2026
Kathmandu, Pokhara face thunderstorms as Simara heats up to 37°C Kathmandu, Pokhara face thunderstorms as Simara heats up to 37°C Nepal is set for another day of widespread monsoon rain and thunderstorms, with the weather expected to intensify overnight as very heavy rainfall is forecast in parts of Koshi and Bagmati provinces. Nepal is set for another day of widespread monsoon rain and thunderstorms, with the weather expected to intensify overnight as very heavy rainfall is forecast in parts of Koshi and Bagmati provinces. Environment 31 Aug, 2026
Very heavy rain forecast Sunday in Karnali and Sudurpashchim hills Very heavy rain forecast Sunday in Karnali and Sudurpashchim hills The hilly areas of Karnali and Sudurpashchim provinces are likely to see very heavy rainfall on Sunday, as the monsoon continues to affect the entire country, according to the Meteorological Forecasting Division. The hilly areas of Karnali and Sudurpashchim provinces are likely to see very heavy rainfall on Sunday, as the monsoon continues to affect the entire country, according to the Meteorological Forecasting Division. Environment 30 Aug, 2026
Heavy rain forecast Friday across Himalayan, hilly and Terai regions Heavy rain forecast Friday across Himalayan, hilly and Terai regions Several parts of Nepal could see heavy rainfall on Friday, with the Meteorological Forecasting Division forecasting downpours at one or two places across the Himalayan, hilly and Terai regions of multiple provinces. Several parts of Nepal could see heavy rainfall on Friday, with the Meteorological Forecasting Division forecasting downpours at one or two places across the Himalayan, hilly and Terai regions of multiple provinces. Environment 28 Aug, 2026
Sudden flood from China hits Rasuwa, downstream alert issued Sudden flood from China hits Rasuwa, downstream alert issued A huge and sudden flood entered the Bhote Koshi River from the Chinese side on Wednesday morning, causing major damage in parts of Rasuwa and prompting authorities to issue high-alert warnings downstream as far as Muglin. A huge and sudden flood entered the Bhote Koshi River from the Chinese side on Wednesday morning, causing major damage in parts of Rasuwa and prompting authorities to issue high-alert warnings downstream as far as Muglin. Environment 26 Aug, 2026
Kathmandu, Pokhara face rain chances as Tarai stays hot Kathmandu, Pokhara face rain chances as Tarai stays hot Parts of Koshi, Bagmati and Gandaki provinces are at risk of heavy rainfall on Wednesday, as monsoon conditions continue to bring rain and thunderstorms across Nepal. Parts of Koshi, Bagmati and Gandaki provinces are at risk of heavy rainfall on Wednesday, as monsoon conditions continue to bring rain and thunderstorms across Nepal. Environment 26 Aug, 2026
Heavy rain forecast in three provinces as Tarai cities remain hot Heavy rain forecast in three provinces as Tarai cities remain hot Nepal is set for another wet day, with heavy rain forecast in parts of three provinces and squally winds possible in Madhesh as the monsoon continues to influence the country. Nepal is set for another wet day, with heavy rain forecast in parts of three provinces and squally winds possible in Madhesh as the monsoon continues to influence the country. Environment 25 Aug, 2026
Heavy rain forecast in four provinces as monsoon remains active Heavy rain forecast in four provinces as monsoon remains active Heavy rainfall is likely in parts of Koshi, Bagmati, Gandaki and Lumbini provinces on Monday as the monsoon continues to influence the country. Heavy rainfall is likely in parts of Koshi, Bagmati, Gandaki and Lumbini provinces on Monday as the monsoon continues to influence the country. Environment 24 Aug, 2026
Nepal braces for heavy rain in hills, 37°C heat in Tarai Nepal braces for heavy rain in hills, 37°C heat in Tarai Nepal is set for a contrasting monsoon Sunday, with heavy rain forecast in parts of five provinces while temperatures could climb to 37°C in several Tarai cities. Nepal is set for a contrasting monsoon Sunday, with heavy rain forecast in parts of five provinces while temperatures could climb to 37°C in several Tarai cities. Environment 23 Aug, 2026
Tarai braces for 37°C heat as heavy rain forecast in hills Tarai braces for 37°C heat as heavy rain forecast in hills Parts of the Tarai could heat up to 37°C on Friday even as heavy rain is forecast in the hills, with the monsoon continuing to bring thunderstorms and rainfall across much of the country. Parts of the Tarai could heat up to 37°C on Friday even as heavy rain is forecast in the hills, with the monsoon continuing to bring thunderstorms and rainfall across much of the country. Environment 21 Aug, 2026
Bhairahawa could hit 37°C as heavy rain, strong winds loom Bhairahawa could hit 37°C as heavy rain, strong winds loom Bhairahawa could reach 37°C on Thursday, even as monsoon conditions bring thunderstorms across much of the country and heavy rainfall is forecast in parts of four provinces. Bhairahawa could reach 37°C on Thursday, even as monsoon conditions bring thunderstorms across much of the country and heavy rainfall is forecast in parts of four provinces. Environment 20 Aug, 2026
Nepalgunj, Bhairahawa face 36°C heat as monsoon rain sweeps country Nepalgunj, Bhairahawa face 36°C heat as monsoon rain sweeps country Parts of Nepal’s western Tarai could see temperatures climb to 36°C today even as monsoon rain and thunderstorms remain widespread, creating a sharp contrast in the country’s weather. Parts of Nepal’s western Tarai could see temperatures climb to 36°C today even as monsoon rain and thunderstorms remain widespread, creating a sharp contrast in the country’s weather. Environment 19 Aug, 2026
Nepal Chief of Army Staff Trophy 2083 begins Chief of Army Staff Gen Ashok Raj Sigdel inaugurated the Chief of Army Staff (CoAS) Trophy 2083 sports competition at the Lagankhel sports ground on Monday.
Nepal Flood-hit cruise vessel lodged at bridge raises safety concerns Preparations are under way to remove a cruise ship swept away by floods in the Narayani River and left stuck near the bridge in Gaindakot after four days of continuous rainfall.
Health Congo Ebola outbreak tops 8,000 confirmed cases as disease remains out of control The number of confirmed cases of Ebola virus in Congo has surged past 8,000, as the country runs out of health workers to contain the deadly disease.
Health Rabies kills around 100 people annually in Nepal, says EDCD About 100 people die from rabies in Nepal each year, with dogs linked to nearly all human rabies cases, according to the Epidemiology and Disease Control Division (EDCD).
Nepal UNODC report highlights distinct synthetic drug markets in South Asia Synthetic drug markets across South Asia are evolving differently but share common challenges, including the detection of emerging substances, tracing illicit proceeds and strengthening regional cooperation, according to a new UNODC report.
Opinion The dual-engine pushback: How BRICS and SCO Summits challenged U.S. dominance The global geopolitical landscape is undergoing a profound structural shift, marked by a coordinated pushback against the post-Cold War international order.
Videos Nepali Army Rescues 602 People, Airlifts 78 Trapped In Myagdi Landslide Nepali Army continues rescue and relief operations in flood and landslide-hit districts. 78 trapped locals were airlifted to safety in Myagdi's Paudwar, and 602 more were rescued from Parbat, Myagdi and Baglung.
Nepal Himlung avalanche toll hits four as search continues Rescuers have recovered the bodies of four people from the Himlung Himal Base Camp avalanche site in Manang, the Nepal National Mountain Guide Association (NNMGA) said, as the search for others still missing continues
Nepal Nutrition Fellowship calls for stronger breastfeeding support The Nutrition Fellowship, an initiative of the SidArt Foundation, has called for stronger measures to protect, promote, and support breastfeeding in Nepal, citing gaps in breastfeeding practices, workplace support, and enforcement of regulations on breast-milk substitutes.