Weather

Monsoon pulls out as forecast points to a drier Dashain

Most of Nepal could see the monsoon recede within days, with no major weather system currently expected during the main Dashain holidays.

Heavy rain, flood risk rise as low-pressure system moves across Nepal

Weather officials warn of very heavy rain in parts of Lumbini and Gandaki, while 12 districts face a high risk of flooding.

Avoid long-distance travel from Friday to Sunday, suspend Himalayan treks: Met office

Weather experts urge trekkers already in the mountains to return to safer, lower elevations and ask the public to take precautions.

Heavy to very heavy rainfall likely across Nepal from Thursday

Weather systems developing over the Andaman Sea and Bay of Bengal could bring prolonged downpours across Nepal from September 24-28. The heaviest rainfall is expected in western and central areas.

Nepal records 45-year high pre-monsoon rainfall

Department of Hydrology and Meteorology says 339.7 mm of rainfall logged this season, surpassing 1990 record.

Met Office predicts monsoon arrival in Nepal within a few days

Thousands of people from hundreds of settlements designated as red zones are residing in disaster-prone areas, risking life and property.

Heat rises across Tarai as westerly wind weakens

Meteorologists say Madhesh and Koshi provinces are likely to see hot conditions today as rain-bearing systems weaken, with only isolated showers expected in some areas.

Temperatures in several Tarai districts hit 40 degrees. Met office warns of heatwave conditions

Experts say this is just a start as temperatures could reach 45 degrees Celsius in the coming days. Residents advised to avoid going out in the afternoon.