Kathmandu Valley cooling down, Temperature dips to 6.0°C on Sunday Kathmandu Valley cooling down, Temperature dips to 6.0°C on Sunday The weather in the Kathmandu Valley is gradually becoming colder with the mercury dipping to a minimum of 6.0 °C on Sunday morning. The weather in the Kathmandu Valley is gradually becoming colder with the mercury dipping to a minimum of 6.0 °C on Sunday morning. Environment 10 Dec, 2023
Building Climate Ambition: Nepal's Commitment and Global Collaboration Highlighted at Dubai COP28 Building Climate Ambition: Nepal's Commitment and Global Collaboration Highlighted at... In a session at Dubai COP28, a panel discussion titled "Building Blocks of Climate Ambition: People, Nature, and Action" convened representatives from diverse sectors, government and non-government entities, development partners, private sectors, community-based organizations, indigenous communities, and women's groups. In a session at Dubai COP28, a panel discussion titled "Building Blocks of Climate Ambition: People, Nature, and Action" convened representatives from diverse sectors, government and non-government entities, development partners, private sectors, community-based organizations, indigenous communities, and women's groups. Environment 07 Dec, 2023
World carbon dioxide emissions increase again, driven by China, India and aviation World carbon dioxide emissions increase again, driven by China, India and aviation The increase was reported early Tuesday at international climate talks, where global officials are trying to cut emissions by 43% by 2030. The increase was reported early Tuesday at international climate talks, where global officials are trying to cut emissions by 43% by 2030. Environment 05 Dec, 2023
Possibility of light snowfall today Possibility of light snowfall today The weather today is generally clear in the hilly areas of Koshi and Gandaki provinces, with partial effect of westerly winds in the country. The weather today is generally clear in the hilly areas of Koshi and Gandaki provinces, with partial effect of westerly winds in the country. Environment 03 Dec, 2023
Light rain and snowfall forecast at few places today Light rain and snowfall forecast at few places today The Westerly wind along with the low-pressure area that has developed around Rajsthan of India have their general influence in Nepal at present. The Westerly wind along with the low-pressure area that has developed around Rajsthan of India have their general influence in Nepal at present. Environment 30 Nov, 2023
Partial to normal cloudy in Sudur Paschim and Karnali Partial to normal cloudy in Sudur Paschim and Karnali Partial to normal cloudy in Sudur Paschim and Karnali Partial to normal cloudy in Sudur Paschim and Karnali Environment 26 Nov, 2023
On the cusp of climate talks, UN chief Guterres visits crucial Antarctica On the cusp of climate talks, UN chief Guterres visits crucial Antarctica On the cusp of the COP28 climate talks, U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres visited frozen-but-rapidly melting Antarctica on Thursday and said intense action must be taken at the conference where countries will address their commitments to lowering emissions of planet-warming gases. On the cusp of the COP28 climate talks, U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres visited frozen-but-rapidly melting Antarctica on Thursday and said intense action must be taken at the conference where countries will address their commitments to lowering emissions of planet-warming gases. Environment 24 Nov, 2023
UN report says world is racing to well past warming limit as carbon emissions rise instead of plunge UN report says world is racing to well past warming limit as carbon emissions rise... United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said “the emissions gap is more like an emissions canyon — a canyon littered with broken promises, broken lives and broken records.” United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said “the emissions gap is more like an emissions canyon — a canyon littered with broken promises, broken lives and broken records.” Environment 20 Nov, 2023
Light snowfall likely in high hilly, mountainous regions Light snowfall likely in high hilly, mountainous regions The Westerly wind has its partial impact in the country at present. The weather will be partly cloudy in the hilly region of the country and generally fair in the rest of the regions, the Meteorological Forecasting Division said. The Westerly wind has its partial impact in the country at present. The weather will be partly cloudy in the hilly region of the country and generally fair in the rest of the regions, the Meteorological Forecasting Division said. Environment 20 Nov, 2023
Partly cloudy condition in hilly region today Partly cloudy condition in hilly region today The sky will be partly cloudy in the hilly region and it will be generally fair in the rest of the country due to the partial influence of the Westerly wind, said the Meteorological Forecasting Division, Department of Hydrology and Meteorology. The sky will be partly cloudy in the hilly region and it will be generally fair in the rest of the country due to the partial influence of the Westerly wind, said the Meteorological Forecasting Division, Department of Hydrology and Meteorology. Environment 12 Nov, 2023
Masks are back, construction banned and schools shut as toxic air engulfs New Delhi Masks are back, construction banned and schools shut as toxic air engulfs New Delhi A toxic blanket of grey smog hangs over New Delhi’s monuments and high-rises. Schools have been ordered shut and construction banned. People are back to wearing masks. A toxic blanket of grey smog hangs over New Delhi’s monuments and high-rises. Schools have been ordered shut and construction banned. People are back to wearing masks. Environment 07 Nov, 2023
Brief rainfall, snowfall predicted in high hills Brief rainfall, snowfall predicted in high hills The partial impact of westerly wind will cause brief rainfall and snowfall in some areas of high hills and mountains for three days. The partial impact of westerly wind will cause brief rainfall and snowfall in some areas of high hills and mountains for three days. Environment 07 Nov, 2023
Children in Nepal extremely vulnerable from lead toxicity Children in Nepal extremely vulnerable from lead toxicity Although lead exposure is dangerous to all age groups, it is considerably more harmful to children and the health effects are typically irreversible with a lifelong impact. Although lead exposure is dangerous to all age groups, it is considerably more harmful to children and the health effects are typically irreversible with a lifelong impact. Environment 07 Oct, 2023
Nepali kids vulnerable to lead toxicity Nepali kids vulnerable to lead toxicity Although lead exposure is dangerous to all age groups, it is considerably more harmful to children and the health effects are typically irreversible with a lifelong impact. Although lead exposure is dangerous to all age groups, it is considerably more harmful to children and the health effects are typically irreversible with a lifelong impact. Environment 07 Oct, 2023
Heavy rainfall at few places of Bagmati, Gandaki, Lumbini, Madhesh, Koshi Heavy rainfall at few places of Bagmati, Gandaki, Lumbini, Madhesh, Koshi Heavy rainfall in one or two places in Koshi, Madhes, Bagmati, Gandaki and Lumbini provinces is likely to occur on Wednesday, according to the Meterological Forecasting Division (MFD). Heavy rainfall in one or two places in Koshi, Madhes, Bagmati, Gandaki and Lumbini provinces is likely to occur on Wednesday, according to the Meterological Forecasting Division (MFD). Environment 04 Oct, 2023
SC orders demolition of all structures within 65 metres from Phewa Lake SC orders demolition of all structures within 65 metres from Phewa Lake The Supreme Court has ordered the government to demolish all buildings and structures built within 65 metres from the high flood point of Phewa Lake in Pokhara. The Supreme Court has ordered the government to demolish all buildings and structures built within 65 metres from the high flood point of Phewa Lake in Pokhara. Environment 28 Sep, 2023
Probability of light to moderate rain Probability of light to moderate rain The weather remains partly cloudy to normal in the hilly areas of Sudurpaschim and Karnali Province, and partly cloudy to generally clear in the remaining provinces. The weather remains partly cloudy to normal in the hilly areas of Sudurpaschim and Karnali Province, and partly cloudy to generally clear in the remaining provinces. Environment 17 Sep, 2023
Climate protesters kick-off rallies across country Climate protesters kick-off rallies across country While over 700 mobilisations against fossil fuels are planned around the world from September 15 to 17 to draw the attention of stakeholders, more than 500 people took to the streets today in the nine major cities of Nepal demanding rapid, just and equitable eradication of fossil fuels. While over 700 mobilisations against fossil fuels are planned around the world from September 15 to 17 to draw the attention of stakeholders, more than 500 people took to the streets today in the nine major cities of Nepal demanding rapid, just and equitable eradication of fossil fuels. Environment 17 Sep, 2023
Indigenous crop varieties nearing extinction in Myagadi Indigenous crop varieties nearing extinction in Myagadi Myagdi, a district rich in genetic resources and biological diversity, has reported the potential disappearance of 97 varieties of indigenous crops from its rural areas. Myagdi, a district rich in genetic resources and biological diversity, has reported the potential disappearance of 97 varieties of indigenous crops from its rural areas. Environment 04 Sep, 2023
Air pollution shortening lives by 6.8 years: Report Air pollution shortening lives by 6.8 years: Report The Air Quality Life Index, 2023 report has found that air pollution has been shortening lives by 6.8 years in nine districts with the highest concentration of particulate pollution. The Air Quality Life Index, 2023 report has found that air pollution has been shortening lives by 6.8 years in nine districts with the highest concentration of particulate pollution. Environment 01 Sep, 2023
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.
