Weather: Cloudy skies, light rain likely in mountain regions Weather: Cloudy skies, light rain likely in mountain regions The weather across Nepal is expected to remain partly to generally cloudy on Wednesday, with chances of light rain and snowfall in some areas. The weather across Nepal is expected to remain partly to generally cloudy on Wednesday, with chances of light rain and snowfall in some areas. Environment 18 Mar, 2026
What's happening with wildfires? What's happening with wildfires? Wildfire is back with a blaze again as the season of it has started. However, this is not a strange phenomenon that happens rarely in Nepal. It is a story every year. Wildfire is back with a blaze again as the season of it has started. However, this is not a strange phenomenon that happens rarely in Nepal. It is a story every year. Environment 18 Mar, 2026
Kathmandu University to host Himalayan University Consortium stakeholders' retreat Kathmandu University to host Himalayan University Consortium stakeholders' retreat Kathmandu University (KU) is set to host a retreat for the stakeholders of the Himalayan University Consortium (HUC) on March 18 and 19 in Kathmandu. The retreat aims to enhance coordination and communication among universities in the Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH) region. Kathmandu University (KU) is set to host a retreat for the stakeholders of the Himalayan University Consortium (HUC) on March 18 and 19 in Kathmandu. The retreat aims to enhance coordination and communication among universities in the Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH) region. Environment 17 Mar, 2026
Western disturbance to bring rain, snowfall in several provinces today Western disturbance to bring rain, snowfall in several provinces today A western low-pressure system currently influencing Nepal’s weather is expected to bring light rain, snowfall and thunderstorms in several mountainous areas of the country today, according to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology. A western low-pressure system currently influencing Nepal’s weather is expected to bring light rain, snowfall and thunderstorms in several mountainous areas of the country today, according to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology. Environment 17 Mar, 2026
Everest clean-up: New 2kg waste mandate begins this spring Everest clean-up: New 2kg waste mandate begins this spring Climbers attempting to summit Mount Everest will now be required to bring back at least two kilograms of garbage from areas above Camp II, as authorities tighten waste management measures on the world's highest peak. Climbers attempting to summit Mount Everest will now be required to bring back at least two kilograms of garbage from areas above Camp II, as authorities tighten waste management measures on the world's highest peak. Environment 16 Mar, 2026
Wildfires damage over 330 hectares of forest in Jumla last fiscal year Wildfires damage over 330 hectares of forest in Jumla last fiscal year Wildfires destroyed over 330 hectares of forest area in Jumla district during the last fiscal year, according to the Division Forest Office. Wildfires destroyed over 330 hectares of forest area in Jumla district during the last fiscal year, according to the Division Forest Office. Environment 16 Mar, 2026
Western system to bring rain, snowfall and thunderstorms across parts of the country Western system to bring rain, snowfall and thunderstorms across parts of the country Several parts of Nepal are likely to experience rainfall, snowfall, and thunderstorms today under the influence of a western low-pressure system, according to the Meteorological Forecasting Division. Several parts of Nepal are likely to experience rainfall, snowfall, and thunderstorms today under the influence of a western low-pressure system, according to the Meteorological Forecasting Division. Environment 16 Mar, 2026
Rain and snowfall likely in hilly, mountainous regions: DHM Rain and snowfall likely in hilly, mountainous regions: DHM The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has forecast rain and snowfall in several hilly and mountainous parts of the country over the next 24 hours due to the partial influence of a westerly low-pressure system. The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has forecast rain and snowfall in several hilly and mountainous parts of the country over the next 24 hours due to the partial influence of a westerly low-pressure system. Environment 15 Mar, 2026
Air pollution annually kills about 42,000 people in Nepal Air pollution annually kills about 42,000 people in Nepal Approximately 42 thousand people die annually in Nepal due to air pollution, according to the Ministry of Health and Population. Approximately 42 thousand people die annually in Nepal due to air pollution, according to the Ministry of Health and Population. Environment 13 Mar, 2026
Rain, snowfall likely in hilly and Himalayan regions Rain, snowfall likely in hilly and Himalayan regions The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has forecast rainfall and snowfall in several hilly and Himalayan areas of the country over the next 24 hours due to the partial influence of a western low-pressure system. The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has forecast rainfall and snowfall in several hilly and Himalayan areas of the country over the next 24 hours due to the partial influence of a western low-pressure system. Environment 13 Mar, 2026
Police urge precautions as air pollution rises in Kathmandu Police urge precautions as air pollution rises in Kathmandu Nepal Police has urged the public to take precautionary measures as air pollution levels have risen sharply in Kathmandu and other major cities. Nepal Police has urged the public to take precautionary measures as air pollution levels have risen sharply in Kathmandu and other major cities. Environment 11 Mar, 2026
World Bank supports Nepal's Clean Air Project World Bank supports Nepal's Clean Air Project The World Bank has extended support to Nepal’s Clean Air and Prosperity Project to reduce air pollution from industries and strengthen air quality management. The World Bank has extended support to Nepal’s Clean Air and Prosperity Project to reduce air pollution from industries and strengthen air quality management. Environment 11 Mar, 2026
Kathmandu's air turns hazardous, ranks second most polluted major city in the world Kathmandu's air turns hazardous, ranks second most polluted major city in the world Kathmandu's air quality has deteriorated to hazardous levels, with the capital ranking as the second most polluted major city in the world as of Monday morning, according to real-time data from IQAir, the Switzerland-based global air quality monitoring platform. Kathmandu's air quality has deteriorated to hazardous levels, with the capital ranking as the second most polluted major city in the world as of Monday morning, according to real-time data from IQAir, the Switzerland-based global air quality monitoring platform. Environment 10 Mar, 2026
Heat waves that spark damaging droughts are happening more frequently, study finds Heat waves that spark damaging droughts are happening more frequently, study finds The average has likely gone even higher with 2024's record global heat and a 2025 that was nearly as warm, the study's authors said. The average has likely gone even higher with 2024's record global heat and a 2025 that was nearly as warm, the study's authors said. Environment 08 Mar, 2026
Cloudy skies, chance of light rain and snow in hills and mountains Cloudy skies, chance of light rain and snow in hills and mountains The weather across Nepal is currently influenced by a partial high-pressure system in the upper atmosphere and a low-pressure system in the lower atmosphere near the eastern region, according to the Meteorological Forecasting Division. The weather across Nepal is currently influenced by a partial high-pressure system in the upper atmosphere and a low-pressure system in the lower atmosphere near the eastern region, according to the Meteorological Forecasting Division. Environment 07 Mar, 2026
Weather to remain generally fair across most parts of the country today Weather to remain generally fair across most parts of the country today The weather across most parts of the country is expected to remain generally fair today, according to the Meteorological Forecasting Division. The weather across most parts of the country is expected to remain generally fair today, according to the Meteorological Forecasting Division. Environment 06 Mar, 2026
Hand pumps transform lives in Teliya, Dang Hand pumps transform lives in Teliya, Dang In the rural community of Teliya, access to safe drinking water was once a daily struggle. For years, families relied on contaminated stream water and rain-fed pits, exposing themselves to waterborne diseases and undermining sanitation practices. Today, that reality has changed. In the rural community of Teliya, access to safe drinking water was once a daily struggle. For years, families relied on contaminated stream water and rain-fed pits, exposing themselves to waterborne diseases and undermining sanitation practices. Today, that reality has changed. Environment 01 Mar, 2026
Migratory birds arrived here to escape harsh winter start returning Migratory birds arrived here to escape harsh winter start returning Migratory birds that travelled here from trans-Himalayan countries to escape harsh winter are returning to their original habitat. Migratory birds that travelled here from trans-Himalayan countries to escape harsh winter are returning to their original habitat. Environment 27 Feb, 2026
Asia-Pacific leaders urge faster SDG Action at Bangkok Forum Asia-Pacific leaders urge faster SDG Action at Bangkok Forum Leaders and development stakeholders from across the Asia-Pacific region have called for accelerated action on water security, energy access, sustainable cities and development partnerships as the 2030 deadline for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) approaches. Leaders and development stakeholders from across the Asia-Pacific region have called for accelerated action on water security, energy access, sustainable cities and development partnerships as the 2030 deadline for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) approaches. Environment 25 Feb, 2026
Western disturbance brings cloud cover, light rain, snowfall likely in hills and Himalayas Western disturbance brings cloud cover, light rain, snowfall likely in hills and... The Meteorological Forecasting Division has said mist is likely in some parts of the Terai region on Wednesday morning, while light rain and snowfall are expected in several hilly and Himalayan areas under the partial influence of a western disturbance. The Meteorological Forecasting Division has said mist is likely in some parts of the Terai region on Wednesday morning, while light rain and snowfall are expected in several hilly and Himalayan areas under the partial influence of a western disturbance. Environment 25 Feb, 2026
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.
