Heavy rainfall expected in multiple provinces as monsoon continues across country

Heavy rainfall expected in multiple provinces as monsoon continues across country

The weather across Nepal is expected to remain generally cloudy, with light to moderate rain accompanied by thunder and lightning likely in various regions of all provinces, today, according to the Meteorological Forecast Division.

The weather across Nepal is expected to remain generally cloudy, with light to moderate rain accompanied by thunder and lightning likely in various regions of all provinces, today, according to the Meteorological Forecast Division.

Environment 26 Sep, 2024

One killed, two hurt due to lightning strike in Dang

One killed, two hurt due to lightning strike in Dang

A person was killed and two others were injured when lightning struck them at the mud-and-stone house of Nimkali Sahu at Khungkot, Ghorahi Sub-Metropolitan City-11 in Dang district on Tuesday.

A person was killed and two others were injured when lightning struck them at the mud-and-stone house of Nimkali Sahu at Khungkot, Ghorahi Sub-Metropolitan City-11 in Dang district on Tuesday.

Environment 25 Sep, 2024

At least 15 dead since July and thousands of hectares scorched as wildfires sweep Peru

At least 15 dead since July and thousands of hectares scorched as wildfires sweep...

Wildfires in Peru have left at least 15 dead since July and more than 3,000 hectares (7,400 acres) of cultivated land and natural areas scorched, authorities said Monday.

Wildfires in Peru have left at least 15 dead since July and more than 3,000 hectares (7,400 acres) of cultivated land and natural areas scorched, authorities said Monday.

Environment 17 Sep, 2024

Weather Today: Heavy rain likely in Koshi, Bagmati and Gandaki

Weather Today: Heavy rain likely in Koshi, Bagmati and Gandaki

The weather today will be partly to mostly cloudy across the country.

The weather today will be partly to mostly cloudy across the country.

Environment 15 Sep, 2024

Pollution of the potent warming gas methane soars and people are mostly to blame

Pollution of the potent warming gas methane soars and people are mostly to blame

In 2000, 60% of the methane spewed into the air came from direct human activity. Now it's 65%, the study found.

In 2000, 60% of the methane spewed into the air came from direct human activity. Now it's 65%, the study found.

Environment 12 Sep, 2024

Heavy rainfall likely in some places of four provinces

Heavy rainfall likely in some places of four provinces

Presently the monsoon winds have influence across the country and the low pressure line of the monsoon is located towards south of the average place, the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology.

Presently the monsoon winds have influence across the country and the low pressure line of the monsoon is located towards south of the average place, the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology.

Environment 11 Sep, 2024

Number of vultures up by 22 per cent in Pokhara and surrounding areas

Number of vultures up by 22 per cent in Pokhara and surrounding areas

The number of vultures in Pokhara and surrounding areas has surged by 22 per cent, according to the latest vulture census.

The number of vultures in Pokhara and surrounding areas has surged by 22 per cent, according to the latest vulture census.

Environment 08 Sep, 2024

The world is pumping out 57 million tons of plastic pollution a year

The world is pumping out 57 million tons of plastic pollution a year

In 2022, most of the world’s nations agreed to make the first legally binding treaty on plastics pollution, including in the oceans.

In 2022, most of the world’s nations agreed to make the first legally binding treaty on plastics pollution, including in the oceans.

Environment 05 Sep, 2024

Flooding obstructs Madi-Thori roadway

Flooding obstructs Madi-Thori roadway

The Madi-Thori road in Chitwan has been obstructed due to the flooding caused by the swollen Ghangharkhola rivulet following incessant rain since last night.

The Madi-Thori road in Chitwan has been obstructed due to the flooding caused by the swollen Ghangharkhola rivulet following incessant rain since last night.

Environment 01 Sep, 2024

Heavy rain likely in Bagmati, Gandaki and Karnali provinces

Heavy rain likely in Bagmati, Gandaki and Karnali provinces

The weather today will be partly to mostly cloudy across the country.

The weather today will be partly to mostly cloudy across the country.

Environment 30 Aug, 2024

Rainfall likely across the country

Rainfall likely across the country

The impacts of monsoon winds are prevailing across the country now. Likewise, the low pressure line of the monsoon is in average location in the west and around the average location in the south and east, it is said.

The impacts of monsoon winds are prevailing across the country now. Likewise, the low pressure line of the monsoon is in average location in the west and around the average location in the south and east, it is said.

Environment 26 Aug, 2024

Heavy rain predicted in some places of four provinces

Heavy rain predicted in some places of four provinces

There is influence of monsoon wind across the country and the weather is partly to generally cloudy at present.

There is influence of monsoon wind across the country and the weather is partly to generally cloudy at present.

Environment 25 Aug, 2024

Stakeholders call for focus on human aspects in biodiversity conservation laws

Stakeholders call for focus on human aspects in biodiversity conservation laws

Stakeholders have stressed the importance of prioritizing human aspects while drafting laws related to biodiversity conservation.

Stakeholders have stressed the importance of prioritizing human aspects while drafting laws related to biodiversity conservation.

Environment 24 Aug, 2024

Cloudburst in Kanchanpur caused Rs 1.5 billion in loss: Administration

Cloudburst in Kanchanpur caused Rs 1.5 billion in loss: Administration

The cloudburst occurred in Kanchanpur district on July 7 caused damages to the property worth Rs 1.57 billion, the District Administration Office said.

The cloudburst occurred in Kanchanpur district on July 7 caused damages to the property worth Rs 1.57 billion, the District Administration Office said.

Environment 23 Aug, 2024

Settlements inundated in Kailali

Settlements inundated in Kailali

Floods caused by continuous heavy rains over the past two days have impacted 500 families in Kailali district.

Floods caused by continuous heavy rains over the past two days have impacted 500 families in Kailali district.

Environment 22 Aug, 2024

Heavy rainfall likely in some places of three provinces

Heavy rainfall likely in some places of three provinces

The monsoon winds have widespread effects throughout the country and monsoon low pressure line is towards the western part of its average location and in some northern direction towards the east of its average location, the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology said.

The monsoon winds have widespread effects throughout the country and monsoon low pressure line is towards the western part of its average location and in some northern direction towards the east of its average location, the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology said.

Environment 22 Aug, 2024

Heavy rainfall likely in some places

Heavy rainfall likely in some places

The influence of monsoon winds is still continuing throughout the country.

The influence of monsoon winds is still continuing throughout the country.

Environment 21 Aug, 2024

Effect of monsoon wind continues

Effect of monsoon wind continues

The effect of monsoon wind is still continuous in the country.

The effect of monsoon wind is still continuous in the country.

Environment 20 Aug, 2024

Mid-hill highway obstructed due to landslides

Mid-hill highway obstructed due to landslides

Landslides triggered by heavy rainfall has blocked the Baglung-Rukum East section road of the Mid-hill highway in Nisikhola Rural Municipality-6.

Landslides triggered by heavy rainfall has blocked the Baglung-Rukum East section road of the Mid-hill highway in Nisikhola Rural Municipality-6.

Environment 18 Aug, 2024

Glacial lake burst causes flash flood in Thame village, sparks climate change concerns

Glacial lake burst causes flash flood in Thame village, sparks climate change...

The devastating flash flood and mudslide that overwhelmed Thame village in Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality-5 on Friday afternoon has been confirmed to be the result of a glacial lake outburst.

The devastating flash flood and mudslide that overwhelmed Thame village in Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality-5 on Friday afternoon has been confirmed to be the result of a glacial lake outburst.

Environment 17 Aug, 2024