Thunderstorms likely in hills as Tarai swelters Thunderstorms likely in hills as Tarai swelters The weather is expected to remain generally cloudy across Koshi, Madhesh, Bagmati and Gandaki provinces today, with partly cloudy conditions in the hilly and Himalayan regions of Lumbini, Karnali and Sudurpaschim provinces. The weather is expected to remain generally cloudy across Koshi, Madhesh, Bagmati and Gandaki provinces today, with partly cloudy conditions in the hilly and Himalayan regions of Lumbini, Karnali and Sudurpaschim provinces. Environment 27 Apr, 2026
Hindu Kush Himalaya snowpack hits record low for fourth straight year, threatening water security for two billion Hindu Kush Himalaya snowpack hits record low for fourth straight year, threatening... The Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH) has recorded its lowest snowpack in 24 years of monitoring, falling 27.8 percent below the long-term average in 2026 — breaking last year's record low and marking the fourth consecutive year of below-normal snow persistence, according to the Snow Update Report 2026 released Thursday by the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD). The Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH) has recorded its lowest snowpack in 24 years of monitoring, falling 27.8 percent below the long-term average in 2026 — breaking last year's record low and marking the fourth consecutive year of below-normal snow persistence, according to the Snow Update Report 2026 released Thursday by the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD). Environment 26 Apr, 2026
Rain, thunderstorms likely in several provinces; hot conditions persist in Terai Rain, thunderstorms likely in several provinces; hot conditions persist in Terai Light to moderate rainfall accompanied by thunder and lightning is likely in several parts of the country today, particularly in Koshi, Bagmati and Gandaki provinces, according to the Meteorological Forecasting Division. Light to moderate rainfall accompanied by thunder and lightning is likely in several parts of the country today, particularly in Koshi, Bagmati and Gandaki provinces, according to the Meteorological Forecasting Division. Environment 26 Apr, 2026
Heatwave persists in western Terai as rain brings relief to hills Heatwave persists in western Terai as rain brings relief to hills Nepal's western Terai continued to swelter under heatwave conditions on Saturday, with the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology maintaining its heat advisory and warning that maximum temperatures in parts of Lumbini and Sudurpashchim Provinces could remain at or above 40 degrees Celsius over the next three days. Nepal's western Terai continued to swelter under heatwave conditions on Saturday, with the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology maintaining its heat advisory and warning that maximum temperatures in parts of Lumbini and Sudurpashchim Provinces could remain at or above 40 degrees Celsius over the next three days. Environment 25 Apr, 2026
Rain likely in hills, heatwave risk persists in Tarai Rain likely in hills, heatwave risk persists in Tarai The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has forecast generally cloudy conditions in Koshi Province and the country’s hilly and Himalayan regions on Friday, with chances of rain and thunderstorms, while hot conditions are expected to persist across the Tarai. The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has forecast generally cloudy conditions in Koshi Province and the country’s hilly and Himalayan regions on Friday, with chances of rain and thunderstorms, while hot conditions are expected to persist across the Tarai. Environment 24 Apr, 2026
Kathmandu records second most polluted major city in world as air quality hits very unhealthy levels Kathmandu records second most polluted major city in world as air quality hits very... Kathmandu, the capital city of Nepal, ranked as the second most polluted major city in the world on Wednesday, trailing only Lahore, Pakistan, according to real-time air quality data from IQAir, as PM2.5 pollution levels in the capital soared to more than 32 times the World Health Organization's annual guideline value. Kathmandu, the capital city of Nepal, ranked as the second most polluted major city in the world on Wednesday, trailing only Lahore, Pakistan, according to real-time air quality data from IQAir, as PM2.5 pollution levels in the capital soared to more than 32 times the World Health Organization's annual guideline value. Environment 23 Apr, 2026
Hot conditions intensify across Tarai Hot conditions intensify across Tarai Hot weather conditions are set to intensify across much of the Tarai and lowland regions, with chances of heatwave in parts of Lumbini and Sudurpashchim provinces, according to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology. Hot weather conditions are set to intensify across much of the Tarai and lowland regions, with chances of heatwave in parts of Lumbini and Sudurpashchim provinces, according to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology. Environment 23 Apr, 2026
Heatwave tightens grip on Terai as hills see rain Heatwave tightens grip on Terai as hills see rain The western and central Terai across the country will swelter through another day of heatwave conditions on Wednesday, with Bhairahawa forecast to record the country's highest temperatures of the day, The western and central Terai across the country will swelter through another day of heatwave conditions on Wednesday, with Bhairahawa forecast to record the country's highest temperatures of the day, Environment 22 Apr, 2026
Heatwave alert issued for western terai as temperatures soar Heatwave alert issued for western terai as temperatures soar The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has issued a special heatwave bulletin warning of extreme heat conditions across Nepal's Terai belt over the next three days, with temperatures of 40 degrees Celsius or above already recorded in parts of Lumbini and Sudurpashchim Provinces since Monday. The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has issued a special heatwave bulletin warning of extreme heat conditions across Nepal's Terai belt over the next three days, with temperatures of 40 degrees Celsius or above already recorded in parts of Lumbini and Sudurpashchim Provinces since Monday. Environment 21 Apr, 2026
Heat wave likely in tarai as temperatures surge across Nepal Heat wave likely in tarai as temperatures surge across Nepal The Department has urged the public to remain updated through its official bulletins and to adopt necessary precautionary measures. The Department has urged the public to remain updated through its official bulletins and to adopt necessary precautionary measures. Environment 20 Apr, 2026
Red Panda-Tahr Conference concludes with seven-point declaration Red Panda-Tahr Conference concludes with seven-point declaration The ‘Biodiversity and Red Panda-Tahr International Conference 2083’ concluded in Diktel with a seven-point declaration focusing on conservation and sustainable development. The ‘Biodiversity and Red Panda-Tahr International Conference 2083’ concluded in Diktel with a seven-point declaration focusing on conservation and sustainable development. Environment 20 Apr, 2026
Rain, thunderstorms forecast in hills; heat in Madhes Rain, thunderstorms forecast in hills; heat in Madhes The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM) has forecast generally cloudy conditions in the hilly and Himalayan regions, including Koshi Province, and partly cloudy weather in the Terai for Sunday. The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM) has forecast generally cloudy conditions in the hilly and Himalayan regions, including Koshi Province, and partly cloudy weather in the Terai for Sunday. Environment 19 Apr, 2026
Cloudy skies, chance of rain in hills and himalayas Cloudy skies, chance of rain in hills and himalayas The Meteorological Forecasting Division has predicted generally cloudy conditions in the hilly and mountainous regions of Koshi, Bagmati and Gandaki provinces today, with partly cloudy weather elsewhere across the country. The Meteorological Forecasting Division has predicted generally cloudy conditions in the hilly and mountainous regions of Koshi, Bagmati and Gandaki provinces today, with partly cloudy weather elsewhere across the country. Environment 17 Apr, 2026
Showers likely in Koshi highlands; Hot day warning for terai plains Showers likely in Koshi highlands; Hot day warning for terai plains The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM) has forecast generally cloudy skies over the hilly and Himalayan regions of Koshi Province today, with similar conditions extending to the Himalayan belts of Bagmati and Gandaki provinces. The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM) has forecast generally cloudy skies over the hilly and Himalayan regions of Koshi Province today, with similar conditions extending to the Himalayan belts of Bagmati and Gandaki provinces. Environment 16 Apr, 2026
Partly cloudy skies, light rain likely in some regions Partly cloudy skies, light rain likely in some regions The Meteorological Forecasting Division (MFD) has predicted partly cloudy to generally fair weather across most parts of the country over the next 24 hours, with chances of light rain and snowfall in some regions. The Meteorological Forecasting Division (MFD) has predicted partly cloudy to generally fair weather across most parts of the country over the next 24 hours, with chances of light rain and snowfall in some regions. Environment 10 Apr, 2026
Nepal's community water initiative shortlisted for global WAFA award Nepal's community water initiative shortlisted for global WAFA award A Nepal-led community water initiative has been selected as a finalist for the 2026 Water Air Food Awards (WAFA), highlighting the country’s growing recognition in grassroots environmental innovation. A Nepal-led community water initiative has been selected as a finalist for the 2026 Water Air Food Awards (WAFA), highlighting the country’s growing recognition in grassroots environmental innovation. Environment 09 Apr, 2026
Regional conference in Lumbini highlights regenerative agriculture for sustainable future Regional conference in Lumbini highlights regenerative agriculture for sustainable... A three-day regional conference on deep regenerative agriculture concluded in Lumbini, emphasizing sustainable, nature-positive farming systems in the Eastern Himalayan region. A three-day regional conference on deep regenerative agriculture concluded in Lumbini, emphasizing sustainable, nature-positive farming systems in the Eastern Himalayan region. Environment 09 Apr, 2026
Nepal issues new plastic bag directive, bans bags thinner than 40 microns Nepal issues new plastic bag directive, bans bags thinner than 40 microns The Government has issued a new Plastic Bag (Regulation and Control) Directive, 2082, replacing the earlier directive of 2068, establishing comprehensive standards for the production, import, storage, sale, distribution, and use of plastic bags across the country. The Government has issued a new Plastic Bag (Regulation and Control) Directive, 2082, replacing the earlier directive of 2068, establishing comprehensive standards for the production, import, storage, sale, distribution, and use of plastic bags across the country. Environment 08 Apr, 2026
Widespread rain, thunderstorms likely across country today Widespread rain, thunderstorms likely across country today The country is expected to witness widespread rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms, gusty winds and hail in several provinces today under the influence of a westerly low-pressure system and local winds. The country is expected to witness widespread rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms, gusty winds and hail in several provinces today under the influence of a westerly low-pressure system and local winds. Environment 08 Apr, 2026
Rain, thunderstorms likely in hilly, Himalayan regions Rain, thunderstorms likely in hilly, Himalayan regions The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM) has forecast generally cloudy conditions in the hilly and Himalayan regions on Tuesday, with partly cloudy weather in the rest of the country. The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM) has forecast generally cloudy conditions in the hilly and Himalayan regions on Tuesday, with partly cloudy weather in the rest of the country. Environment 07 Apr, 2026
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.
