The country is reeling from an extreme climate crisis, as hundreds of farmers in the Tarai are unable to plant paddy.

ICIMOD says satellite images showed the flood began from a lake outburst north of the Langtang Himal range.

Earlier forecasts predicted above-normal rainfall, but the Met department now expects below-average rains in the Tarai.

At least eight died, 19 are missing in Tuesday morning flooding of Bhotekoshi river in Rasuwa.

Scientific analysis of 301 parks, 130 forest patches and 26 ponds in Kathmandu Valley offers practical solutions to combat rising urban temperatures.

Disaster authority steps up preparations, coordination with security agencies to respond to floods and landslides.

In Kathmandu, Himalayan nations propose a climate fund that supports green growth and climate resilience.

The maximum temperature in most places of the Tarai region, where heat wave warnings were issued a few days ago, has dropped to around 35 degrees Celsius.

Most wildfires have died down. Several districts see heavy rainfall. More rain forecast until Sunday.

Study shows a rise in snow leopard population in the region.

Despite efforts to control them, large-scale blazes continue to spread across Palpa’s community forests, posing significant risks to local communities.

Birds travel thousands of miles to Nepal, mainly to breed. Asian koel flies 6,000 miles from Sub-Saharan Africa.

Kathmandu Valley ranked the world’s most polluted city on Monday afternoon, with PM2.5 levels reaching 365 micrograms per cubic metre (μg/m3).

Many global leaders still dismiss climate change as a hoax, believing glacier melt is a natural process unrelated to human activity.

At the Climate Dialogue organised by the Post, speakers call for public awareness.

Met office says above-average temperatures during the pre-monsoon period could lead to heatwave conditions in Tarai, along with severe water crises and rise in fire incidents.

The report coincides with a UNESCO summit in Paris marking the first World Day for Glaciers, urging global action to protect glaciers around the world.

South and Southeast Asia face the strongest wetting trends, while Europe, the Middle East and North Africa are becoming ever drier, researchers found in a study of 42 years of weather data.

Met office says only 11 mm of rain or 18.3 percent of winter’s average, occurred so far. Light rain likely in Kathmandu Valley on Saturday afternoon.

Climate change and weakening link between the public and forests due to migration are amplifying risks, experts say.