Heavy rain, strong winds forecast across Nepal as monsoon holds

Heavy rain, strong winds forecast across Nepal as monsoon holds

Heavy rain and strong winds are expected in parts of Nepal on Tuesday, with the Meteorological Forecasting Division warning of heavy rainfall in one or two hilly locations and strong winds in parts of Koshi and Madhesh provinces.

Heavy rain and strong winds are expected in parts of Nepal on Tuesday, with the Meteorological Forecasting Division warning of heavy rainfall in one or two hilly locations and strong winds in parts of Koshi and Madhesh provinces.

Environment 18 Aug, 2026

Heavy rain forecast for four provinces as monsoon trough shifts north

Heavy rain forecast for four provinces as monsoon trough shifts north

Heavy rain is forecast in parts of four provinces, with Gandaki, Lumbini, Karnali and Sudurpashchim likely to see intense rainfall in their hilly areas as the monsoon trough moves north of its normal position.

Heavy rain is forecast in parts of four provinces, with Gandaki, Lumbini, Karnali and Sudurpashchim likely to see intense rainfall in their hilly areas as the monsoon trough moves north of its normal position.

Environment 17 Aug, 2026

Heavy rain forecast across western Nepal, very heavy rain possible in Sudurpashchim

Heavy rain forecast across western Nepal, very heavy rain possible in Sudurpashchim

Sudurpashchim could face very heavy rainfall tonight, with one or two places in the province’s hilly and Terai areas expected to receive intense rain, according to the Meteorological Forecasting Division.

Sudurpashchim could face very heavy rainfall tonight, with one or two places in the province’s hilly and Terai areas expected to receive intense rain, according to the Meteorological Forecasting Division.

Environment 16 Aug, 2026

Western Nepal faces 38°C heat as very heavy rain threatens hills

Western Nepal faces 38°C heat as very heavy rain threatens hills

Western Nepal is set for a sharp weather contrast on Friday, with Dhangadhi and Nepalgunj forecast to reach up to 38°C while parts of Karnali and Sudurpashchim face the possibility of very heavy rainfall.

Western Nepal is set for a sharp weather contrast on Friday, with Dhangadhi and Nepalgunj forecast to reach up to 38°C while parts of Karnali and Sudurpashchim face the possibility of very heavy rainfall.

Environment 14 Aug, 2026

Nepal faces near 40°C heat as heavy rain forecast for several areas

Nepal faces near 40°C heat as heavy rain forecast for several areas

Nepal is set for a sharp mix of near 40°C heat and heavy monsoon rain on Thursday, with temperatures forecast to reach 40°C in Janakpur even as several provinces brace for heavy downpours.

Nepal is set for a sharp mix of near 40°C heat and heavy monsoon rain on Thursday, with temperatures forecast to reach 40°C in Janakpur even as several provinces brace for heavy downpours.

Environment 13 Aug, 2026

Nepal's Tarai to swelter at up to 39°C as hills brace for rain

Nepal's Tarai to swelter at up to 39°C as hills brace for rain

While parts of Nepal’s hills prepare for rain, the heat will intensify across the southern plains on Wednesday, with Janakpur forecast to reach as high as 39°C.

While parts of Nepal’s hills prepare for rain, the heat will intensify across the southern plains on Wednesday, with Janakpur forecast to reach as high as 39°C.

Environment 12 Aug, 2026

Nepal weather: Rain, thunderstorms likely in hills and Himalayas today

Nepal weather: Rain, thunderstorms likely in hills and Himalayas today

Rain and thundershowers are likely in parts of Nepal on Tuesday, with the Himalayan and hilly regions expected to remain generally cloudy while conditions in the Terai will be partly cloudy, according to the Meteorological Forecasting Division.

Rain and thundershowers are likely in parts of Nepal on Tuesday, with the Himalayan and hilly regions expected to remain generally cloudy while conditions in the Terai will be partly cloudy, according to the Meteorological Forecasting Division.

Environment 11 Aug, 2026

Monday weather: Heavy to very heavy rain possible in several provinces

Monday weather: Heavy to very heavy rain possible in several provinces

Heavy rainfall is likely in several parts of Nepal on Monday, with the Meteorological Forecasting Division warning of very heavy rain in some areas as the monsoon continues to affect the country.

Heavy rainfall is likely in several parts of Nepal on Monday, with the Meteorological Forecasting Division warning of very heavy rain in some areas as the monsoon continues to affect the country.

Environment 10 Aug, 2026

Rain to continue across Nepal as far-west temperatures climb to 37°C

Rain to continue across Nepal as far-west temperatures climb to 37°C

Nepal is set for another wet monsoon day, but parts of the western Tarai could still see temperatures climb as high as 37°C, with Dhangadhi forecast to be the hottest among major cities.

Nepal is set for another wet monsoon day, but parts of the western Tarai could still see temperatures climb as high as 37°C, with Dhangadhi forecast to be the hottest among major cities.

Environment 09 Aug, 2026

Monsoon eases, heavy rain risk shrinks to parts of Koshi, Bagmati

Monsoon eases, heavy rain risk shrinks to parts of Koshi, Bagmati

The monsoon showed signs of easing on Friday, with the Meteorological Forecasting Division saying the risk of widespread heavy rainfall has diminished as the monsoon trough returned to its normal position.

The monsoon showed signs of easing on Friday, with the Meteorological Forecasting Division saying the risk of widespread heavy rainfall has diminished as the monsoon trough returned to its normal position.

Environment 07 Aug, 2026

Heavy rain, gusty winds to hit western Nepal as monsoon stays active

Heavy rain, gusty winds to hit western Nepal as monsoon stays active

Gusty winds are expected to accompany thunderstorms in parts of western Nepal on Thursday as the active monsoon system continues to bring heavy rainfall to several hill districts, the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology said.

Gusty winds are expected to accompany thunderstorms in parts of western Nepal on Thursday as the active monsoon system continues to bring heavy rainfall to several hill districts, the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology said.

Environment 06 Aug, 2026

Heavy rain threat shifts west as monsoon remains active

Heavy rain threat shifts west as monsoon remains active

Heavy to very heavy rainfall is forecast in parts of six provinces on Wednesday as an active monsoon system continues to affect Nepal, raising the risk of landslides, flash floods and travel disruptions in several hilly districts.

Heavy to very heavy rainfall is forecast in parts of six provinces on Wednesday as an active monsoon system continues to affect Nepal, raising the risk of landslides, flash floods and travel disruptions in several hilly districts.

Environment 05 Aug, 2026

Heavy rain threat shifts east as monsoon focus narrows to Koshi, Madhesh

Heavy rain threat shifts east as monsoon focus narrows to Koshi, Madhesh

The focus of the monsoon has shifted towards eastern Nepal, with forecasters warning of heavy rainfall in parts of Koshi and Madhesh provinces while conditions are expected to be relatively less intense across much of the rest of the country.

The focus of the monsoon has shifted towards eastern Nepal, with forecasters warning of heavy rainfall in parts of Koshi and Madhesh provinces while conditions are expected to be relatively less intense across much of the rest of the country.

Environment 04 Aug, 2026

Monsoon shifts north, raising risk of very heavy rain in Lumbini and Karnali

Monsoon shifts north, raising risk of very heavy rain in Lumbini and Karnali

The Meteorological Forecasting Division has warned of very heavy rainfall in parts of Lumbini and Karnali provinces on Monday as the monsoon trough has shifted slightly north of its normal position, increasing the likelihood of intense downpours across several regions.

The Meteorological Forecasting Division has warned of very heavy rainfall in parts of Lumbini and Karnali provinces on Monday as the monsoon trough has shifted slightly north of its normal position, increasing the likelihood of intense downpours across several regions.

Environment 03 Aug, 2026

Heavy rain threat shifts to central, eastern Nepal as monsoon intensifies

Heavy rain threat shifts to central, eastern Nepal as monsoon intensifies

The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM) has warned of heavy to very heavy rainfall across parts of central and eastern Nepal on Sunday as the monsoon trough shifts northwards towards the southern plains, increasing the likelihood of intense downpours.

The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM) has warned of heavy to very heavy rainfall across parts of central and eastern Nepal on Sunday as the monsoon trough shifts northwards towards the southern plains, increasing the likelihood of intense downpours.

Environment 02 Aug, 2026

Kathmandu, Pokhara face 60% rain probability; Public urged to stay alert

Kathmandu, Pokhara face 60% rain probability; Public urged to stay alert

The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM) has forecast widespread rainfall across Nepal on Wednesday, with heavy downpours likely at one or two places in the hilly districts of six provinces.

The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM) has forecast widespread rainfall across Nepal on Wednesday, with heavy downpours likely at one or two places in the hilly districts of six provinces.

Environment 29 Jul, 2026

Heavy rain likely in five provinces as monsoon covers Nepal

Heavy rain likely in five provinces as monsoon covers Nepal

Heavy rainfall is likely at one or two places in the hilly regions of five provinces on Tuesday as the monsoon system continues to affect the entire country, the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology said.

Heavy rainfall is likely at one or two places in the hilly regions of five provinces on Tuesday as the monsoon system continues to affect the entire country, the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology said.

Environment 28 Jul, 2026

Monsoon system keeps Nepal cloudy; Thunderstorms likely across provinces

Monsoon system keeps Nepal cloudy; Thunderstorms likely across provinces

The Meteorological Forecasting Division has forecast heavy rainfall at one or two places in the hilly and Himalayan regions of Bagmati and Gandaki provinces tonight, while monsoon conditions continue to affect the country.

The Meteorological Forecasting Division has forecast heavy rainfall at one or two places in the hilly and Himalayan regions of Bagmati and Gandaki provinces tonight, while monsoon conditions continue to affect the country.

Environment 26 Jul, 2026

Heavy rain likely in four provinces as monsoon remains active

Heavy rain likely in four provinces as monsoon remains active

Heavy rainfall is likely at one or two places in the hilly districts of Bagmati, Gandaki, Lumbini and Karnali provinces today, with the Meteorological Forecasting Division warning of continued monsoon activity across much of the country.

Heavy rainfall is likely at one or two places in the hilly districts of Bagmati, Gandaki, Lumbini and Karnali provinces today, with the Meteorological Forecasting Division warning of continued monsoon activity across much of the country.

Environment 25 Jul, 2026

Heavy rain, landslides block nine highways; Dozen roads disrupted

Heavy rain, landslides block nine highways; Dozen roads disrupted

Continuous rainfall and landslides have disrupted transportation across Nepal, with nine major highways and several road sections completely blocked, according to Nepal Police.

Continuous rainfall and landslides have disrupted transportation across Nepal, with nine major highways and several road sections completely blocked, according to Nepal Police.

Environment 24 Jul, 2026