Kathmandu records second most polluted major city in world as air quality hits very unhealthy levels

Kathmandu records second most polluted major city in world as air quality hits very...

Kathmandu, the capital city of Nepal, ranked as the second most polluted major city in the world on Wednesday, trailing only Lahore, Pakistan, according to real-time air quality data from IQAir, as PM2.5 pollution levels in the capital soared to more than 32 times the World Health Organization's annual guideline value.

Kathmandu, the capital city of Nepal, ranked as the second most polluted major city in the world on Wednesday, trailing only Lahore, Pakistan, according to real-time air quality data from IQAir, as PM2.5 pollution levels in the capital soared to more than 32 times the World Health Organization's annual guideline value.

Environment 23 Apr, 2026

Hot conditions intensify across Tarai

Hot conditions intensify across Tarai

Hot weather conditions are set to intensify across much of the Tarai and lowland regions, with chances of heatwave in parts of Lumbini and Sudurpashchim provinces, according to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology.

Hot weather conditions are set to intensify across much of the Tarai and lowland regions, with chances of heatwave in parts of Lumbini and Sudurpashchim provinces, according to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology.

Environment 23 Apr, 2026

Heatwave tightens grip on Terai as hills see rain

Heatwave tightens grip on Terai as hills see rain

The western and central Terai across the country will swelter through another day of heatwave conditions on Wednesday, with Bhairahawa forecast to record the country's highest temperatures of the day,

The western and central Terai across the country will swelter through another day of heatwave conditions on Wednesday, with Bhairahawa forecast to record the country's highest temperatures of the day,

Environment 22 Apr, 2026

Heatwave alert issued for western terai as temperatures soar

Heatwave alert issued for western terai as temperatures soar

The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has issued a special heatwave bulletin warning of extreme heat conditions across Nepal's Terai belt over the next three days, with temperatures of 40 degrees Celsius or above already recorded in parts of Lumbini and Sudurpashchim Provinces since Monday.

The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has issued a special heatwave bulletin warning of extreme heat conditions across Nepal's Terai belt over the next three days, with temperatures of 40 degrees Celsius or above already recorded in parts of Lumbini and Sudurpashchim Provinces since Monday.

Environment 21 Apr, 2026

Heat wave likely in tarai as temperatures surge across Nepal

Heat wave likely in tarai as temperatures surge across Nepal

The Department has urged the public to remain updated through its official bulletins and to adopt necessary precautionary measures.

The Department has urged the public to remain updated through its official bulletins and to adopt necessary precautionary measures.

Environment 20 Apr, 2026

Red Panda-Tahr Conference concludes with seven-point declaration

Red Panda-Tahr Conference concludes with seven-point declaration

The ‘Biodiversity and Red Panda-Tahr International Conference 2083’ concluded in Diktel with a seven-point declaration focusing on conservation and sustainable development.

The ‘Biodiversity and Red Panda-Tahr International Conference 2083’ concluded in Diktel with a seven-point declaration focusing on conservation and sustainable development.

Environment 20 Apr, 2026

Rain, thunderstorms forecast in hills; heat in Madhes

Rain, thunderstorms forecast in hills; heat in Madhes

The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM) has forecast generally cloudy conditions in the hilly and Himalayan regions, including Koshi Province, and partly cloudy weather in the Terai for Sunday.

The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM) has forecast generally cloudy conditions in the hilly and Himalayan regions, including Koshi Province, and partly cloudy weather in the Terai for Sunday.

Environment 19 Apr, 2026

Cloudy skies, chance of rain in hills and himalayas

Cloudy skies, chance of rain in hills and himalayas

The Meteorological Forecasting Division has predicted generally cloudy conditions in the hilly and mountainous regions of Koshi, Bagmati and Gandaki provinces today, with partly cloudy weather elsewhere across the country.

The Meteorological Forecasting Division has predicted generally cloudy conditions in the hilly and mountainous regions of Koshi, Bagmati and Gandaki provinces today, with partly cloudy weather elsewhere across the country.

Environment 17 Apr, 2026

Showers likely in Koshi highlands; Hot day warning for terai plains

Showers likely in Koshi highlands; Hot day warning for terai plains

The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM) has forecast generally cloudy skies over the hilly and Himalayan regions of Koshi Province today, with similar conditions extending to the Himalayan belts of Bagmati and Gandaki provinces.

The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM) has forecast generally cloudy skies over the hilly and Himalayan regions of Koshi Province today, with similar conditions extending to the Himalayan belts of Bagmati and Gandaki provinces.

Environment 16 Apr, 2026

Partly cloudy skies, light rain likely in some regions

Partly cloudy skies, light rain likely in some regions

The Meteorological Forecasting Division (MFD) has predicted partly cloudy to generally fair weather across most parts of the country over the next 24 hours, with chances of light rain and snowfall in some regions.

The Meteorological Forecasting Division (MFD) has predicted partly cloudy to generally fair weather across most parts of the country over the next 24 hours, with chances of light rain and snowfall in some regions.

Environment 10 Apr, 2026

Nepal's community water initiative shortlisted for global WAFA award

Nepal's community water initiative shortlisted for global WAFA award

A Nepal-led community water initiative has been selected as a finalist for the 2026 Water Air Food Awards (WAFA), highlighting the country’s growing recognition in grassroots environmental innovation.

A Nepal-led community water initiative has been selected as a finalist for the 2026 Water Air Food Awards (WAFA), highlighting the country’s growing recognition in grassroots environmental innovation.

Environment 09 Apr, 2026

Regional conference in Lumbini highlights regenerative agriculture for sustainable future

Regional conference in Lumbini highlights regenerative agriculture for sustainable...

A three-day regional conference on deep regenerative agriculture concluded in Lumbini, emphasizing sustainable, nature-positive farming systems in the Eastern Himalayan region.

A three-day regional conference on deep regenerative agriculture concluded in Lumbini, emphasizing sustainable, nature-positive farming systems in the Eastern Himalayan region.

Environment 09 Apr, 2026

Nepal issues new plastic bag directive, bans bags thinner than 40 microns

Nepal issues new plastic bag directive, bans bags thinner than 40 microns

The Government has issued a new Plastic Bag (Regulation and Control) Directive, 2082, replacing the earlier directive of 2068, establishing comprehensive standards for the production, import, storage, sale, distribution, and use of plastic bags across the country.

The Government has issued a new Plastic Bag (Regulation and Control) Directive, 2082, replacing the earlier directive of 2068, establishing comprehensive standards for the production, import, storage, sale, distribution, and use of plastic bags across the country.

Environment 08 Apr, 2026

Widespread rain, thunderstorms likely across country today

Widespread rain, thunderstorms likely across country today

The country is expected to witness widespread rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms, gusty winds and hail in several provinces today under the influence of a westerly low-pressure system and local winds.

The country is expected to witness widespread rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms, gusty winds and hail in several provinces today under the influence of a westerly low-pressure system and local winds.

Environment 08 Apr, 2026

Rain, thunderstorms likely in hilly, Himalayan regions

Rain, thunderstorms likely in hilly, Himalayan regions

The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM) has forecast generally cloudy conditions in the hilly and Himalayan regions on Tuesday, with partly cloudy weather in the rest of the country.

The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM) has forecast generally cloudy conditions in the hilly and Himalayan regions on Tuesday, with partly cloudy weather in the rest of the country.

Environment 07 Apr, 2026

Light rain, thunderstorms likely in hilly, Himalayan regions

Light rain, thunderstorms likely in hilly, Himalayan regions

The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM) has forecast generally cloudy conditions in the hilly and Himalayan regions of the country on Monday, with partly cloudy weather in the remaining areas.

The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM) has forecast generally cloudy conditions in the hilly and Himalayan regions of the country on Monday, with partly cloudy weather in the remaining areas.

Environment 06 Apr, 2026

Cloudy skies, rain and storm activity likely across country

Cloudy skies, rain and storm activity likely across country

The Meteorological Forecasting Division (MFD) has forecast generally cloudy conditions across the hilly and Himalayan regions on Sunday, with partly cloudy weather in the rest of the country.

The Meteorological Forecasting Division (MFD) has forecast generally cloudy conditions across the hilly and Himalayan regions on Sunday, with partly cloudy weather in the rest of the country.

Environment 05 Apr, 2026

Cloudy weather likely, chances of light rain and wind across country

Cloudy weather likely, chances of light rain and wind across country

The Meteorological Forecasting Division (MFD) has forecast generally cloudy conditions in mountainous regions across the country on Friday.

The Meteorological Forecasting Division (MFD) has forecast generally cloudy conditions in mountainous regions across the country on Friday.

Environment 03 Apr, 2026

Light rain, thunderstorms likely in Himalayan regions today

Light rain, thunderstorms likely in Himalayan regions today

The Meteorological Forecasting Division (MFD) has forecast partly cloudy conditions over the hilly and Himalayan regions and mainly fair weather in the Tarai for Thursday.

The Meteorological Forecasting Division (MFD) has forecast partly cloudy conditions over the hilly and Himalayan regions and mainly fair weather in the Tarai for Thursday.

Environment 02 Apr, 2026

Light rain, thunderstorms likely in hilly and Himalayan regions

Light rain, thunderstorms likely in hilly and Himalayan regions

The Meteorological Forecasting Division (MFD) has forecast generally cloudy conditions in the Himalayan region and partly cloudy weather in the hilly and Tarai regions across the country for Wednesday.

The Meteorological Forecasting Division (MFD) has forecast generally cloudy conditions in the Himalayan region and partly cloudy weather in the hilly and Tarai regions across the country for Wednesday.

Environment 01 Apr, 2026