Scant rainfall frets farmers in Madhes Scant rainfall frets farmers in Madhes At a time when the farmers in Tarai/Madhes, which is also called the granary of Nepal, are ready for paddy plantation, the scant rainfall has afflicted them much. At a time when the farmers in Tarai/Madhes, which is also called the granary of Nepal, are ready for paddy plantation, the scant rainfall has afflicted them much. Environment 19 Jul, 2022
Southern Europe battles wildfires as heatwave spreads north Southern Europe battles wildfires as heatwave spreads north A heatwave sweeping southern Europe that has caused hundreds of deaths and huge wildfires in past weeks showed some signs of abating on Monday but continued to move north, including towards Britain where authorities issued an extreme weather warning. A heatwave sweeping southern Europe that has caused hundreds of deaths and huge wildfires in past weeks showed some signs of abating on Monday but continued to move north, including towards Britain where authorities issued an extreme weather warning. Environment 18 Jul, 2022
Light to moderate rainfall forecast for today Light to moderate rainfall forecast for today The weather will be partly to generally cloudy throughout the country today with the possibility of light to moderate rainfall in many places due to the influence of the monsoon wind, the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology said. The weather will be partly to generally cloudy throughout the country today with the possibility of light to moderate rainfall in many places due to the influence of the monsoon wind, the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology said. Environment 03 Jul, 2022
SC continues interim order on river products SC continues interim order on river products The Supreme Court has stayed the government’s decision to amend standard on excavation and sale of stones, sand, and pebbles. The Supreme Court has stayed the government’s decision to amend standard on excavation and sale of stones, sand, and pebbles. Environment 01 Jul, 2022
People advised to remain vigilant against waterborne disasters People advised to remain vigilant against waterborne disasters As the western disturbance combined with stronger monsoon trough causes more spells of rain across the country, Flood Forecasting Division under the Department of Meteorology and Hydrology warned that the water level in major rivers, including the Mahakali, Karnali, and Koshi was likely to rise, but stay below the warning mark during the next three days. As the western disturbance combined with stronger monsoon trough causes more spells of rain across the country, Flood Forecasting Division under the Department of Meteorology and Hydrology warned that the water level in major rivers, including the Mahakali, Karnali, and Koshi was likely to rise, but stay below the warning mark during the next three days. Environment 30 Jun, 2022
Heavy rain forecast in some places Heavy rain forecast in some places The weather will be partly to generally cloudy in most of the parts of the country with chances of heavy rain in some places today, the Department of hydrology and Meteorology said. The weather will be partly to generally cloudy in most of the parts of the country with chances of heavy rain in some places today, the Department of hydrology and Meteorology said. Environment 14 Jun, 2022
Millions at risk as India's severe heatwave exposes cooling gaps Millions at risk as India's severe heatwave exposes cooling gaps As the scorching sun beat down on his fruit cart, Mohammad Ikrar dreaded another day of tossing out dozens of rotting mangoes and melons - a regular practice as India grappled with an unprecedented heatwave this month. As the scorching sun beat down on his fruit cart, Mohammad Ikrar dreaded another day of tossing out dozens of rotting mangoes and melons - a regular practice as India grappled with an unprecedented heatwave this month. Environment 23 May, 2022
Early heat wave to bake U.S. East Coast as late snow blankets Denver Early heat wave to bake U.S. East Coast as late snow blankets Denver A sizzling heat wave will blanket a wide swath of the Eastern United States this weekend, pushing temperatures in New York and Boston to near record highs, while Denver is bracing for a foot or more of snow, the National Weather Service said on Friday. A sizzling heat wave will blanket a wide swath of the Eastern United States this weekend, pushing temperatures in New York and Boston to near record highs, while Denver is bracing for a foot or more of snow, the National Weather Service said on Friday. Environment 21 May, 2022
Oceans are hotter, higher and more acidic, climate report warns Oceans are hotter, higher and more acidic, climate report warns The world's oceans in 2021 grew to their warmest and most acidic levels on record, while melting ice sheets helped push sea levels to new heights, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) said on Wednesday. The world's oceans in 2021 grew to their warmest and most acidic levels on record, while melting ice sheets helped push sea levels to new heights, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) said on Wednesday. Environment 18 May, 2022
Global pollution kills 9 million people a year, study finds Global pollution kills 9 million people a year, study finds A new study blames pollution of all types for 9 million deaths a year globally, with the death toll attributed to dirty air from cars, trucks and industry rising 55% since 2000. A new study blames pollution of all types for 9 million deaths a year globally, with the death toll attributed to dirty air from cars, trucks and industry rising 55% since 2000. Environment 18 May, 2022
Poor workers bear the brunt of India's heatwave Poor workers bear the brunt of India's heatwave For construction worker Yogendra Tundre, life at a building site on the outskirts of the Indian capital New Delhi is hard enough. This year, record high temperatures are making it unbearable. For construction worker Yogendra Tundre, life at a building site on the outskirts of the Indian capital New Delhi is hard enough. This year, record high temperatures are making it unbearable. Environment 16 May, 2022
Climate change to make droughts longer, more common, says UN Climate change to make droughts longer, more common, says UN The frequency and duration of droughts will continue to increase due to human-caused climate change, with water scarcity already affecting billions of people across the world, the United Nations warned in a report Wednesday. The frequency and duration of droughts will continue to increase due to human-caused climate change, with water scarcity already affecting billions of people across the world, the United Nations warned in a report Wednesday. Environment 12 May, 2022
Study finds cleaner air leads to more Atlantic hurricanes Study finds cleaner air leads to more Atlantic hurricanes Cleaner air in United States and Europe is brewing more Atlantic hurricanes, a new U.S. government study found. Cleaner air in United States and Europe is brewing more Atlantic hurricanes, a new U.S. government study found. Environment 12 May, 2022
Birds fall from the sky as heatwave scorches India Birds fall from the sky as heatwave scorches India ​​​​​​​Rescuers in India's western Gujarat state are picking up dozens of exhausted and dehydrated birds dropping everyday as a scorching heatwave dries out water sources in the state's biggest city, veterinary doctors and animal rescuers say. ​​​​​​​Rescuers in India's western Gujarat state are picking up dozens of exhausted and dehydrated birds dropping everyday as a scorching heatwave dries out water sources in the state's biggest city, veterinary doctors and animal rescuers say. Environment 12 May, 2022
Climate disasters drive Bangladesh children from classrooms to work Climate disasters drive Bangladesh children from classrooms to work Twelve-year-old Alamin's house rested on the bank of the Ilsha river in southern Bangladesh until last year, when the surging river eroded it and the family's farmland away, forcing them to flee to a slum in Keraniganj, close to the capital Dhaka. Twelve-year-old Alamin's house rested on the bank of the Ilsha river in southern Bangladesh until last year, when the surging river eroded it and the family's farmland away, forcing them to flee to a slum in Keraniganj, close to the capital Dhaka. Environment 09 May, 2022
China's sea levels touched new high in 2021, govt study shows China's sea levels touched new high in 2021, govt study shows China's sea levels reached their highest on record last year, swelled by rising water temperatures and the melting of glaciers and polar icecaps, the government said in a report. China's sea levels reached their highest on record last year, swelled by rising water temperatures and the melting of glaciers and polar icecaps, the government said in a report. Environment 09 May, 2022
Brazil's Amazon deforestation hits record for month of April Brazil's Amazon deforestation hits record for month of April Deforestation detected in the Brazilian Amazon broke all records for the month of April, and that followed similar new records set in January and February, reflecting a worrisome uptick in destruction in a state deep within the rainforest. Deforestation detected in the Brazilian Amazon broke all records for the month of April, and that followed similar new records set in January and February, reflecting a worrisome uptick in destruction in a state deep within the rainforest. Environment 07 May, 2022
Heat wave sparks blackouts, questions on India's coal usage Heat wave sparks blackouts, questions on India's coal usage An unusually early and brutal heat wave is scorching parts of India, with acute power shortages affecting millions as demand for electricity surges to record levels. An unusually early and brutal heat wave is scorching parts of India, with acute power shortages affecting millions as demand for electricity surges to record levels. Environment 03 May, 2022
Light to moderate rain with thunder, lightning forecast Light to moderate rain with thunder, lightning forecast The local wind, low pressure system developed from Uttar Pradesh to the flatlands of West Bengal in India and the Westerly wind have their influence in Nepal at present. The local wind, low pressure system developed from Uttar Pradesh to the flatlands of West Bengal in India and the Westerly wind have their influence in Nepal at present. Environment 03 May, 2022
Cities drive climate change, and can provide a solution, UN says Cities drive climate change, and can provide a solution, UN says The world's cities are a big driver of planet-warming emissions, but can play a major role in addressing climate change in the near future. The world's cities are a big driver of planet-warming emissions, but can play a major role in addressing climate change in the near future. Environment 05 Apr, 2022
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.
