KATHMANDU, Aug 10: A devastating toll from this year's monsoon season this year has left 170 people dead across Nepal.

KATHMANDU, Aug 9: Meteorologists have reported some improvement in the weather conditions, making it similar to what it was two days ago. However, there remains a probability of heavy rains in some areas, which may still cause damage.

As the scorching summer heat gradually gives way to overcast skies and dark clouds, signaling the arrival of the monsoon season, nature transforms. The vibrant greenery of trees, cooler weather, and the much-needed respite from the sweltering heat of the previous months describe this season. However, the increased moisture and humidity create the perfect environment for the breeding of various bacteria and fungi.

DHORPATAN (BAGLUNG), July 13: The Kaligandaki Corridor remains blocked for traffic for the past three days. The corridor has been blocked at different places due to landslides triggered by monsoon rain.

KATHMANDU, July 8: Dengue has rapidly emerged as a significant mosquito-borne viral disease, causing serious issues in Nepal's lowland areas since 2006. With the onset of the monsoon season, ideal conditions for mosquito breeding and virus transmission have led to an increase in dengue fever cases throughout the several regions of Nepal.

KATHMANDU, July 8: The Meteorological Forecasting Division (MFD) has announced that the Monsoon low-pressure line near Nepal will begin moving southward today.

The onset of monsoon, following a prolonged drought, has already begun wreaking havoc across the country. Reports of floods, landslides, and loss of life are emerging from various parts of the country. Since the onset of the monsoon, a total of 62 people have died, with four people reported missing, and 90 others injured due to monsoon-induced disasters like floods, landslides, and lightning.

KATHMANDU, July 2: The onset of the monsoon season and a decrease in foreign tourists have significantly impacted domestic flights in Nepal, leading to a 30 percent drop in passenger occupancy and reduced fares.

KATHMANDU, July 1: Monsoon is expected to be further active by coming Thursday.

KATHMANDU, June 30: The Meteorological Forecasting Division (MFD) has stated that the country is currently under the influence of monsoon winds.

Monsoon to intensify from today

June 28, 2024 09:35 am

KATHMANDU, June 28: The Meteorological Forecasting Division (MFD) under the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has announced that the monsoon will become more active starting today.

KATHMANDU, June 24: The monsoon system has spread throughout all regions of the country on Monday.

Monsoon active in five provinces

June 22, 2024 11:00 am

KATHMANDU, June 22: Monsoon is currently active in five provinces of the country.

KATHMANDU, June 21: The monsoon this year has come to Nepal from the east. But, it will take some time to become active across the country, said the Meteorological  Forecasting Division.

KATHMANDU, June 20:  The monsoon system has spread to the central parts of Nepal.

KATHMANDU, June 15: This year's monsoon is expected to become active in some parts of the Bagmati Province including the Kathmandu Valley from today.

KATHMANDU, June 12: It will take a few days for the monsoon to enter the Kathmandu Valley.

The monsoon has arrived in Nepal three days earlier than scheduled this year, marking the onset of the rainy season. The Weather Forecasting Division of the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology announced that the monsoon commenced in Nepal’s Koshi province three days ahead of the usual date of June 13.

KATHMANDU, June 10: The monsoon has made an early entrance into Nepal, marking the onset of the rainy season. The Weather Forecasting Division of the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology announced that the monsoon commenced in Nepal’s Koshi province, three days ahead of the usual date of June 13.

KATHMANDU, June 3: This year's monsoon is expected to enter Nepal from June 13.

KATHMANDU, May 27: Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister Rabi Lamichhane has announced the formation of a task force under the Ministry of Home Affairs to provide relief and conduct rescue operations during the monsoon season, from June 1 to October 5.

Rain shocks: On the monsoon in 2024

April 19, 2024 07:39 am

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast a bountiful monsoon. Rainfall from June-September is expected to be 6% more than the 87 cm, which is considered to be the average rainfall the country receives during these months.

KATHMANDU, Oct 17: Ninety-two people lost their lives in natural disaster-related incidents across the country during this year’s .

KATHMANDU, Oct 15: The monsoon this year has petered out from most parts of Bagmati and Madhesh provinces. It has already exited from Sudurpaschim and Karnali provinces before this.

KATHMANDU, Oct 2: The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has urged farmers to postpone the schedule for rice harvesting and ensure the prompt storage of already harvested rice as the duration of monsoon is getting prolonged this year.

KATHMANDU, Sept 30: The monsoon cloud leaving the country is expected to be delayed by a few more days, while there is a possibility of heavy rainfall in the next few days.

KATHMANDU, Sept 13: Presently, the axis of the monsoon trough is positioned further south than its usual location and the country experiences a partial influence of a low pressure system based in the Uttar Pradesh of India and its adjacent areas, according to the Meteorological Forecasting Division (MFD).

KATHMANDU, Sept 11: As the low-pressure line of monsoon is located closer to the southern part of Nepal, there is a partial influence of the low-pressure system in Madhya Pradesh of India and its surrounding areas, affecting Nepal to some extent.

Heavy rainfall predicted today

September 4, 2023 12:15 pm

KATHMANDU, Sept 4: The axis of the monsoon trough now lies close to the Himalayan foothills. Rainfall is taking place in most of the areas of the country also with the partial influence of the low pressure line developed in the north-east part of the Bay of Bengal, the Weather Forecasting Division shared.

KATHMANDU, Aug 31: Monsoon-related incidents claimed the lives of 73 people between June 14 and August 25 this year.

DHORPATAN, August 29: The homestays nestled in the rural expanse of Baglung district are experiencing a lull in tourist activity, with no visitors gracing the area since the onset of the monsoon season.

KATHMANDU, Aug 20: There is a possibility of cloudy weather and rain for the next three days.

KATHMANDU, Aug 19: As the monsoon low pressure line is near the northern part of the country, light to moderate rain is likely across the country today. There is a partial to normal change in the hilly areas including Madhesh and partial change in the rest of the places this morning.

Baglung, Aug 16: Kagbeni at Varagung Muktichettra Rural Municipality-4 in Mustang has been shrouded in darkness for three days since a monsoon-induced flood disrupted electricity supply to the locality.

KATHMANDU, Aug 15: At present, the monsoon low pressure line is near the northern part of Nepal. As a result, there will be partial to normal change in the weather across the country today, according to the Meteorological Forecasting Division. There is a possibility of light to moderate rain in some places of all the provinces today.

KATHMANDU, Aug 14: There is currently the influence of the monsoon wind in Nepal. The monsoon low pressure line is located in the northern part closer to Nepal. This morning, the weather is normal to completely cloudy across the country and light rain is falling at a few places in Gandaki, Karnali and hilly areas of Sudurpaschim Province, according to the Meteorological Forecasting Division (MFD).

KATHMANDU, Aug 10: With the entrance of monsoon since last June 14 this time, the monsoon-induced disasters have so far affected 50 districts of the country.

Mitigating effects of monsoon floods

August 9, 2023 07:30 am

In the past few days, the Kathmandu Valley and various regions across our nation have experienced the relentless power of nature as heavy rainfall triggered floods and landslides. Although there were no human casualties reported, the aftermath of these calamities underscores the critical need for immediate and well-planned government intervention. Safeguarding the well-being of our citizens must stand as our topmost concern, necessitating comprehensive measures to prevent loss of life and property.

KATHMANDU, Aug 7: There is partial to complete rainfall across the country with light to moderate rains in some places of Koshi, Madhesh, Bagmati and Gandaki provinces and a few places in Lumbini province.

KATHMANDU, Aug 3: There is an impact of monsoon winds along with a partial influence of monsoon depression around the Jharkhand region of India across Nepal today.

KATHMANDU, July 18: Meteorologists have predicted a decline in rainfall from Wednesday as the low-pressure line of the Monsoon moves southwards from its average position.

KATHMANDU, July 16: Light rain is occurring in one or two places of Koshi, Bagmati and Lumbini provinces due to the influence of the monsoon currently active in the country, according to the weather forecast division of the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology.

NEW DELHI: Schools and colleges were closed after record monsoon rains led to massive waterlogging, road caves-in, collapsed homes and gridlocked traffic in large parts of northern India, killing more than 100 people over two weeks, officials said Thursday.

KAVRE, July 13: As many as 3,757 houses are at high risk of monsoon-induced disasters in Kavrepalanchowk this year.

KATHMANDU, July 12: The country is under the influence of Monsoon. Light to moderate rain is taking place in a few places of Koshi and Madhesh provinces and one or two places in the remaining provinces since this morning, according to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology of Meteorological Forecasting Division.

KATHMANDU, July 8: Property worth over Rs 60 million was damaged by the recent monsoon floods and landslides in eastern Nepal.

Nationwide rainfall predicted today

June 30, 2023 11:47 am

KATHMANDU, June 30: As the monsoon remains active nationwide, there is a possibility of rainfall across the country this afternoon due to the impacts of the monsoon winds.

KATHMANDU, June 25: The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA) has warned of the possibility of a heat wave in this monsoon.

Monsoon spreads across Nepal

June 23, 2023 19:30 pm

KATHMANDU, June 23: The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM) of the Meteorological Forecasting Division (MFD), in a regular bulletin on Friday, said that monsoon has spread across the country.

Monsoon entered Nepal on Wednesday

June 15, 2023 12:00 pm

KATHMANDU, June 15: This year's monsoon has entered the country since Wednesday. Though monsoon generally remains active in the country since June 13, this year it has entered one day later, according to the Weather Forecasting Division at the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology.