Lake outburst flood sweeps climbers' village in Everest region

Lake outburst flood sweeps climbers' village in Everest region

In a rare climatic event, snowy lakes in the Khumbu region witnessed major outbursts, sweeping parts of the climbers’ village in the Everest region this afternoon.

In a rare climatic event, snowy lakes in the Khumbu region witnessed major outbursts, sweeping parts of the climbers’ village in the Everest region this afternoon.

Environment 16 Aug, 2024

Monsoon disasters so far kill 211, Bagmati, Gandaki report more losses

Monsoon disasters so far kill 211, Bagmati, Gandaki report more losses

A total of 211 people died from monsoon-triggered disasters and other incidents in the past months in the country while 48 have gone missing.

A total of 211 people died from monsoon-triggered disasters and other incidents in the past months in the country while 48 have gone missing.

Environment 14 Aug, 2024

Amazon rainforest stores carbon for the world, but this carbon sink is at risk, a study finds

Amazon rainforest stores carbon for the world, but this carbon sink is at risk, a...

The Amazon rainforest stores the equivalent of almost two years of global carbon emissions, but its role as a carbon sink is under threat, according to a study released Monday.

The Amazon rainforest stores the equivalent of almost two years of global carbon emissions, but its role as a carbon sink is under threat, according to a study released Monday.

Environment 13 Aug, 2024

Heavy rainfall likely in some places of four provinces

Heavy rainfall likely in some places of four provinces

There is an influence of monsoon wind across the country at present and the low pressure line of monsoon is around the normal place.

There is an influence of monsoon wind across the country at present and the low pressure line of monsoon is around the normal place.

Environment 11 Aug, 2024

Moon crater named after national luminary Pasang Lhamu Sherpa

Moon crater named after national luminary Pasang Lhamu Sherpa

The US Geological Survey (USGS), America's largest water, earth, and biological science and civilian mapping agency, has named a crater at the Moon’s South Pole after the first Nepali woman to summit Mt. Everest, Pasang Lhamu Sherpa.

The US Geological Survey (USGS), America's largest water, earth, and biological science and civilian mapping agency, has named a crater at the Moon’s South Pole after the first Nepali woman to summit Mt. Everest, Pasang Lhamu Sherpa.

Environment 04 Aug, 2024

Heavy rain likely in some places of five provinces

Heavy rain likely in some places of five provinces

Light rainfall is taking place at one or two places in Gandaki, Karnali and Sudurpaschim provinces this morning.

Light rainfall is taking place at one or two places in Gandaki, Karnali and Sudurpaschim provinces this morning.

Environment 04 Aug, 2024

Heavy rainfall inundates valley, disrupting life

Heavy rainfall inundates valley, disrupting life

Due to the heavy downpour that occurred on Tuesday night, reports of damage have been received from various parts of Nepal, including the Kathmandu Valley, and officials have stated that small and heavy rains are expected in various parts of the country over the next 24 hours.

Due to the heavy downpour that occurred on Tuesday night, reports of damage have been received from various parts of Nepal, including the Kathmandu Valley, and officials have stated that small and heavy rains are expected in various parts of the country over the next 24 hours.

Environment 01 Aug, 2024

In Picture: Machhapuchhre Himal

In Picture: Machhapuchhre Himal

The view of Machhapuchhre Himal seen from the 'View Point' at Korcha Danda, located in Machhapuchhre Rural Municipality, Kaski, along the Machhapuchhre Model Trek.

The view of Machhapuchhre Himal seen from the 'View Point' at Korcha Danda, located in Machhapuchhre Rural Municipality, Kaski, along the Machhapuchhre Model Trek.

Environment 31 Jul, 2024

Gold price increases by Rs 1,800 per tola

Gold price increases by Rs 1,800 per tola

The price of gold increased by Rs 1,800 per tola in the domestic market on Wednesday.

The price of gold increased by Rs 1,800 per tola in the domestic market on Wednesday.

Environment 31 Jul, 2024

Heavy rain likely tonight across multiple provinces, continuing until Thursday

Heavy rain likely tonight across multiple provinces, continuing until Thursday

Heavy to very heavy rainfall is forecasted for several provinces in Nepal tonight.

Heavy to very heavy rainfall is forecasted for several provinces in Nepal tonight.

Environment 30 Jul, 2024

Life and death in the heat. What it feels like when Earth's temperatures soar to record highs

Life and death in the heat. What it feels like when Earth's temperatures soar to...

For climate scientists around the world, what had been an academic exercise about climate change literally hit home.

For climate scientists around the world, what had been an academic exercise about climate change literally hit home.

Environment 28 Jul, 2024

Heavy rain likely in some places of four provinces

Heavy rain likely in some places of four provinces

The monsoon is generally cloudy throughout the country due to the influence of monsoon wind at present with the low-pressure line of monsoon located around the normal place, the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology said.

The monsoon is generally cloudy throughout the country due to the influence of monsoon wind at present with the low-pressure line of monsoon located around the normal place, the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology said.

Environment 26 Jul, 2024

Monday breaks the record for the hottest day ever on Earth

Monday breaks the record for the hottest day ever on Earth

Without human-caused climate change, scientists say extreme temperature records would not be broken nearly as frequently as has happened in recent years.

Without human-caused climate change, scientists say extreme temperature records would not be broken nearly as frequently as has happened in recent years.

Environment 25 Jul, 2024

Light rain likely across the country

Light rain likely across the country

Various provinces across the country are likely to experience light to moderate rain with thunder and lightning, according to the Meteorological Forecast Division (MFD) on Sunday.

Various provinces across the country are likely to experience light to moderate rain with thunder and lightning, according to the Meteorological Forecast Division (MFD) on Sunday.

Environment 21 Jul, 2024

Heavy rain likely in some parts of country

Heavy rain likely in some parts of country

The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has said that the country at present has the impact of monsoon winds and the low-pressure line of the monsoon is towards the south than its normal position.

The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has said that the country at present has the impact of monsoon winds and the low-pressure line of the monsoon is towards the south than its normal position.

Environment 19 Jul, 2024

Heavy rain likely in Koshi, Bagmati, and Sudurpaschim Provinces

Heavy rain likely in Koshi, Bagmati, and Sudurpaschim Provinces

The skies across Nepal will remain partly to generally cloudy today, with chances of heavy rainfall in one or two places in the Koshi, Bagmati, and Sudurpaschim provinces, according to the Meteorological Forecast Division (MFD).

The skies across Nepal will remain partly to generally cloudy today, with chances of heavy rainfall in one or two places in the Koshi, Bagmati, and Sudurpaschim provinces, according to the Meteorological Forecast Division (MFD).

Environment 18 Jul, 2024

Death toll from monsoon-induced disaster climbs to 124

Death toll from monsoon-induced disaster climbs to 124

The number of people who have died in monsoon-related disaster including landslides and floods that have occurred at different places of the country from June 10 has reached 124 so far.

The number of people who have died in monsoon-related disaster including landslides and floods that have occurred at different places of the country from June 10 has reached 124 so far.

Environment 18 Jul, 2024

Heavy rainfall in Koshi, Bagmati and Gandaki regions

Heavy rainfall in Koshi, Bagmati and Gandaki regions

Light to moderate rain is currently taking place in Koshi, Madhes, Bagmati and Gandaki provinces.

Light to moderate rain is currently taking place in Koshi, Madhes, Bagmati and Gandaki provinces.

Environment 14 Jul, 2024

Bodies of all three people buried in Tanahun landslide retrieved

Bodies of all three people buried in Tanahun landslide retrieved

The bodies of all the three people, who were missing after landslide buried a house at Kaure, Shuklagandaki municipality-7 in Tanahu on Saturday, have been found.

The bodies of all the three people, who were missing after landslide buried a house at Kaure, Shuklagandaki municipality-7 in Tanahu on Saturday, have been found.

Environment 07 Jul, 2024

"Climate change behind the floods across country"

"Climate change behind the floods across country"

Amid heavy rainfall and flooding throughout the country, experts have advised caution while undertaking infrastructure development.

Amid heavy rainfall and flooding throughout the country, experts have advised caution while undertaking infrastructure development.

Environment 07 Jul, 2024