Monsoon Disaster Risks 2026

Following forecasts of heavy rainfall and flood risks on June 30 and July 1, Jhapa district authorities and disaster response teams, including the Nepali Army and Nepal Red Cross, are on high alert. Over 8,000 households in vulnerable areas along major rivers are estimated to be at high risk of flooding.

Despite national response plans and early warning systems, Nepal faces operational challenges in monsoon disaster readiness, especially in high-risk areas where local governments lack adequate rescue resources and emergency preparedness.

Only about 62.68% of Nepal's 2.53 million hectares of irrigable farmland has irrigation facilities, with delayed monsoon rains disrupting paddy transplantation and threatening rice production. Expansion of irrigation infrastructure is behind target, adding only 4,048 hectares out of 6,750 planned this fiscal year.

The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology warned of heavy to very heavy rainfall with risks of thunderstorms, flash floods, and strong winds across five provinces including Koshi, Gandaki, Lumbini, Sudurpaschim, and Madhesh over the next three days. Authorities issued alert levels urging preparedness and updates.

Heavy to very heavy rainfall is occurring and expected across Koshi, Bagmati, Gandaki, Lumbini, Karnali, and Sudurpaschim provinces due to increasing monsoon activity influenced by a developing low-pressure system in the Bay of Bengal. This raises risks of landslides, floods, and urban inundation across affected areas.

The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology issued a special monsoon warning for heavy to very heavy rainfall as monsoon activity is expected to intensify markedly on June 30 and July 1. Authorities urged immediate precautionary measures against flood and landslide risks, especially in provinces including Madhesh and Sudurpaschim.

Sun Nepal Life Insurance donated disaster rescue equipment to the Armed Police Force Nepal to enhance emergency preparedness and disaster response capabilities under a corporate social responsibility initiative.

The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology forecasted increased rainfall activity over the next three days, with heavy to very heavy rain expected in parts of Koshi and Madhesh provinces. Thunderstorms are likely in Terai regions of Koshi, Bagmati, Gandaki, Lumbini, and Madhesh provinces, prompting advisories for high alert and precaution.

Monsoon rainfall across Nepal from June 1 to 25 was only 69.6% of the average for this period, reflecting a late and weak monsoon onset. This below-average rainfall is expected to impact agriculture and water supply, with monsoon expansion still pending in most provinces.

Monsoon winds affected Koshi, Madhesh, Bagmati, and parts of Gandaki and Lumbini provinces, bringing cloudy skies, light rain, thunderstorms, and snowfall in Himalayan and hilly regions. Heatwave warnings were issued for Terai areas, continuing mixed weather patterns across Nepal.

The Flood Forecasting Department reported that major rivers including Koshi, Narayani, Bagmati, Karnali, and Mahakali are currently below alert levels. However, small rivers in Rupandehi, Nawalparasi, Chitwan, Bara, and Ilam districts may experience increased flow with a low risk of flash floods, advising local residents to take precautions.

Plains and inner Terai regions including Nepalgunj and Bhairahawa faced extreme heatwaves with temperatures up to 40°C, while cities like Pokhara, Kathmandu, Biratnagar, and Taplejung had moderate rain with thunderstorms. Western hilly and mountainous regions expected light rain and thunderstorms.

Heatwave warnings were issued for several districts in western Nepal's Lumbini and Sudurpaschim provinces with temperatures reaching up to 40°C. Concurrently, moderate rainfall, thunder, and lightning occurred across much of Nepal including Kathmandu Valley.

The Armed Police Force established 54 temporary monsoon response bases across Nepal, with over 8,000 personnel on standby and specialized equipment ready to manage monsoon-related disasters. These bases are distributed across seven provinces, supplemented by 16 permanent year-round bases in key locations.

A magnitude 4.1 earthquake struck Jumla district in Karnali Province at 5:36 AM local time, with no immediate reports of injuries or damages. This was the second similar magnitude quake in Karnali Province within four days, indicating increased seismic activity.

The Flood Forecasting Division issued a flood alert for small rivers in eastern and central Nepal, including Jhapa, Morang, and Dhankuta districts, predicting rising water levels over the next two days with a low risk of flash floods in coastal areas.

The monsoon covered Koshi, Madhesh, Bagmati, parts of Gandaki, and eastern Lumbini provinces with moderate rainfall and thunderstorms. Heatwave conditions persisted in western Tarai districts, with temperatures up to 41°C in Nepalgunj.

The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority estimates that approximately 51,000 households and 226,000 citizens in Nepal may be affected by the 2026 monsoon, with Lumbini, Koshi, and Madhesh provinces identified as the most at risk. Preparedness and response plans have been approved and implemented at multiple government levels.

The Terai region experienced a continuous temperature rise with hot winds expected over the next three days. Temperatures reached up to 41°C in Nepalgunj and Bhairahawa, and 40°C in Dhangadhi, prompting public health advisories.

Monsoon winds influenced Koshi, Madhesh, Bagmati, Gandaki, and eastern Lumbini provinces with cloudy skies and moderate rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms in Himalayan, hilly, and Terai regions. Heatwaves and hot days persisted in Terai areas of Lumbini, Sudurpashchim, Bagmati, and Gandaki provinces.

Dengue, scrub typhus, and kala-azar cases continued during early monsoon, with 53 dengue cases mostly in Lumbini Province, 19 scrub typhus cases concentrated in Sudurpaschim Province, and four kala-azar cases mainly in Sudurpaschim and Bagmati provinces reported in Week 25 (June 15–21). Influenza and gastrointestinal illnesses also remained steady during this period, indicating ongoing public health concerns amid monsoon onset.

Western Terai cities such as Nepalgunj and Dhangadhi experienced a heatwave with temperatures up to 41°C, while central and eastern hilly areas including Kathmandu and Pokhara saw moderate rain and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Hot days without rain occurred in Birendranagar, Bhairahawa, and Ghorahi with temperatures between 35 and 39°C.

Monsoon rains are active in eastern Nepal with moderate rainfall and thunderstorms forecast across hilly and mountainous regions of Koshi, Madhesh, Bagmati, Gandaki, and Lumbini provinces. Heatwave conditions persist in western Tarai regions including parts of Lumbini and Sudurpashchim provinces, with temperatures reaching up to 41°C.

Monsoon winds affected Koshi, Madhesh, Bagmati, Gandaki, and Lumbini provinces, causing cloudy skies and the possibility of moderate rainfall with thunderstorms in various hilly and Terai regions across Nepal.

Nepal experienced a combination of western, local, and monsoon winds causing diverse weather patterns including cloudy skies, light rain, snowfall, and thunderstorms across Koshi, Bagmati, Gandaki, and Sudurpaschim provinces.

The southwest monsoon reached eastern Koshi Province on June 19, arriving six days behind schedule. The monsoon is currently weak and is expected to gradually spread across the rest of Nepal in the coming days.

Monsoon winds continued to affect Koshi Province causing cloudy conditions with scattered rain and thunderstorms expected in many provinces. Heatwaves were possible in some Tarai areas of Lumbini and Sudurpaschim Provinces, with heavy rain forecast in a few places in Koshi's hilly and Tarai regions.

Monsoon winds impacted parts of Koshi Province with cloudy skies and thunderstorms expected in Himalayan, hilly, and Terai regions across multiple provinces. Heatwaves and hot days were also forecasted in some Terai areas of Lumbini, Sudurpaschim, Bagmati, and Gandaki provinces.

Nepal is forecasted to experience cloudy conditions with moderate rain and thunderstorms in the hilly and mountainous regions of Koshi, Bagmati, Gandaki, Karnali, and Sudurpaschim provinces, while some Terai areas including Lumbini and Sudurpaschim will face heatwaves and hot days.

Nepal recorded its highest pre-monsoon rainfall in 45 years at 339.5 millimeters, significantly above the usual 226 millimeters. Anarmani Birta in Jhapa district received 208 millimeters in a single day, indicating an extreme rainfall event.

Nepal recorded its heaviest pre-monsoon rainfall in 45 years at approximately 339.7 millimeters, surpassing the previous record of 331.40 millimeters set in 1990 and marking 145.5% of the seasonal average of 226.3 millimeters.

Western and central Terai cities including Nepalgunj and Bhairahawa are expected to face extreme heat with temperatures up to 41°C, while hilly and eastern cities such as Pokhara, Okhaldhunga, and Biratnagar are forecasted to experience rain, thunderstorms, and lightning. A heatwave is also predicted in Dhangadhi with temperatures between 38-40°C in the afternoon.

Nepal recorded its highest pre-monsoon rainfall in 45 years, measuring 339.77 mm, which is 145.5% of the normal average. This breaks the previous record of 331.40 mm set in 1990 and indicates possible climate shifts.

Heavy rainfall was recorded in Gorkha, Morang, Sunsari, and Jhapa districts within 24 hours, while Terai regions experienced sharp temperature rises, with Bhairahawa at 41.5°C and Nepalgunj at 40.4°C. The weather department forecasts cloudy skies with possible thunderstorms in hilly and mountainous areas.

The Meteorological Forecasting Division predicted rain and thunderstorms in the Koshi, Bagmati, and Gandaki provinces' hilly and Himalayan regions, along with isolated rainfall in Lumbini, Karnali, and Sudurpashchim provinces. The Tarai region experienced scorching heat with some areas receiving light to moderate rain.

Nepal's monsoon has not yet arrived by June 16, later than the usual June 13 date, due to the developing El Niño in the Pacific which historically causes weaker and delayed monsoon seasons in Nepal and South Asia.

Heavy rains caused floods and landslides blocking the Satungal–Chitlang road section in Deurali Devsthan and Puwakhola road in Ilam; maintenance also closed Kulekhani–Phakhel–Humane–Pharping road for a month. One-way traffic was implemented on key highways to manage disruptions and provide alternatives like the Mechi Highway.

Herdsmen from western Baglung have ascended to high pastures such as Bukipatan during the monsoon season, grazing their livestock from June through October. They carry necessary supplies as these regions lack electricity and phone service.

The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology forecasted thunderstorms and moderate rainfall in hilly and mountainous areas of Nepal, with localized downpours possible despite partial cloud cover; Pokhara and Kathmandu faced 40% and 30% chances of rain respectively.

Farmers in Jhapa and nearby eastern districts have increasingly adopted rubber cultivation to reduce crop losses caused by elephants and monkeys, expanding over 500 hectares. Rubber farming offers more reliable income and less wildlife damage compared to traditional grains.

Partial cloudiness with rain and thunderstorms is expected in Karnali, Sudurpaschim, Koshi, Bagmati, and Gandaki provinces due to influence from a western low-pressure line and easterly winds. Some areas will experience moderate to heavy rainfall until midday.

Nepal is experiencing general cloudiness accompanied by light rain in several provinces including Lumbini, Koshi, Bagmati, and Gandaki, with moderate rain and thunderstorms possible in Koshi, Madhes, and Bagmati due to a western low-pressure line and local winds.

The monsoon is forecasted to arrive in Nepal within a few days amid warnings of high disaster risks from erratic rainfall, landslides, floods, and drought despite a below-normal monsoon forecast. Thousands remain in disaster-prone zones, while climate change exacerbates threats to disaster preparedness and response.

A western low-pressure trough and local winds will cause rainfall, thunderstorms, and light snowfall across multiple provinces, with cloudy conditions in Gandaki, Lumbini, and Karnali provinces. Moderate rainfall with thunder and lightning is expected in Koshi and Madhesh provinces and some high-altitude areas.

Nepal experienced generally cloudy conditions with chances of rain and thunderstorms across Koshi, Bagmati, Gandaki, Lumbini, Madhesh, Karnali, and Sudurpaschim provinces, with moderate rain and thunderstorms expected in some Terai areas of Lumbini and Sudurpaschim.

Nepal experienced generally cloudy weather influenced by an upper-level western trough and local wind systems, with moderate rainfall and thunderstorms predicted in hilly and Himalayan regions of Koshi, Bagmati, Gandaki, Lumbini, and some Tarai areas in Koshi, Bagmati, and Gandaki provinces.

Farmers in the Sokhel area of Dakshinkali Municipality have started paddy plantation, utilizing pre-monsoon rains and irrigation systems to aid planting. The process involves both hired labor and traditional Parma methods.

The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology forecasts widespread rain with thunderstorms and lightning across Nepal, especially a 60% chance of afternoon rain in Pokhara and a 30-40% chance nationwide at night.

The Hindu Kush-Himalaya region faces continued risks of flash floods and landslides despite forecasts of below-average monsoon rainfall, due to short-term heavy rains and rising temperatures limiting natural water storage.

Heavy rainfall was recorded in Kathmandu, Jhapa, Morang, Tanahu, Dang, and Surkhet within 24 hours, with Bahundangi Jhapa receiving the highest at 77.4 millimeters; temperatures dropped nationwide to 21°C in Kathmandu and below 39°C in Terai.

Nepal's upper atmosphere experienced partial influence from a western low-pressure line and local winds, causing generally cloudy weather in Koshi and surrounding mountainous and hilly regions with potential thunderstorms and moderate rain in multiple provinces.

Moderate rainfall with thunderstorms occurred in Lumbini, Karnali, Bagmati, Madhesh, and Koshi provinces, with the rainfall system moving eastward due to an upper atmospheric westerly low-pressure trough and local winds. The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology cautioned the public to remain vigilant.

Nepal experienced cloudy weather with moderate rain, snowfall, and thunderstorms in parts of Koshi, Bagmati, and Gandaki provinces, influenced by an upper atmospheric low-pressure line and local winds.

Floods, landslides, and maintenance work caused vehicle movement disruptions on major highways and roads across Kathmandu Valley, Koshi Province, and Bagmati Province. Notably, Satungal-Chitlang road remains obstructed due to a landslide, and the Kulekhani-Phakhel-Humane-Pharping-Kathmandu road is closed for maintenance for one month.

Nepal experienced mixed weather with rain, thunderstorms, moderate snowfall in hill and Himalayan regions including Koshi, Bagmati, and Gandaki provinces, while heatwave conditions continued in Terai regions across Madhesh, Bagmati, Gandaki, Lumbini, and Sudurpaschim provinces.

Nepal is forecasted to experience heatwaves with temperatures up to 40°C in western Tarai cities including Nepalgunj, Dhangadhi, and Bhairahawa, while hilly and eastern regions such as Pokhara, Okhaldhunga, and Taplejung expect moderate rain and thunderstorms. Kathmandu and other cities have a 20 to 40 percent chance of rain and thunderstorms in the afternoon and night.

The Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal issued a Monsoon Circular 2026 imposing stricter operating procedures for airlines, requiring fully functional critical aircraft systems, pilots to maintain 20 nautical miles from severe thunderstorms, and two pilots for helicopter flights except medical evacuations, to enhance safety during the monsoon.

The monsoon arrival in Nepal is delayed by about a week, now expected around June 20, with forecasts indicating less rainfall and higher temperatures but possible extremes including excessive rain or drought. A national response plan is prepared to support an estimated 226,000 affected people.

Nepal observed World Environment Day 2026 with a focus on climate-resilient, nature-friendly development, featuring leadership from government officials and calls for collective climate action.

Monsoon season triggers outbreaks of waterborne and vector-borne diseases such as dengue, cholera, and typhoid in Nepal, with risks spreading to hills and Kathmandu Valley due to climate change and urban growth. Prevention requires improved water safety, sanitation, clinical preparedness, surveillance, and local government action.

A jeep accident in Kalapahar area, Rolpa, resulted in three deaths. The vehicle fell 500-600 meters below the road, with victims including two males and one female of unknown identities.

Nepal experienced a sharp temperature rise with Bhairahawa reaching 41°C following a decrease in rainfall. Moderate rainfall and snowfall were still expected in parts of Lumbini, Sudurpaschim provinces, and mountain regions.

Terai regions of Nepal are expected to experience extreme heat with temperatures reaching up to 40°C, particularly in Bhairahawa. Meanwhile, hilly and mountainous cities like Kathmandu, Pokhara, and Taplejung will receive light to moderate rain with thunderstorms; Taplejung has the highest rain probability at 40 percent.

A 4-year-old child named Sparsha Baniya died after being hit by a taxi in Nepal-tar, Tarkeshwor Municipality-9, Kathmandu around 4:30 PM. The taxi driver was arrested on suspicion of reckless driving.

Five people died across Nepal in disaster incidents within 24 hours, including three snakebite fatalities in Rautahat, Bara, and Kapilvastu, and two boys swept away by flash floods in Rolpa district.

Floods, landslides, and maintenance caused closures and one-way traffic on major highways including two key sections in Kathmandu Valley and Bagmati Province and routes in Koshi and Gandaki provinces.

Nepal experienced an unusually rainy pre-monsoon season driven by El Niño and other climate factors, but forecasts predict a drier monsoon season ahead, raising concerns over agriculture, hydropower, drought, and water scarcity risks.

Western low-pressure line and local winds caused rain and thunderstorms in six provinces of Nepal, including hail in the hilly and Himalayan regions. Moderate rain was also reported in parts of Terai in Lumbini and Sudurpaschim provinces.

The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology forecasts light to moderate rain with thunderstorms across Nepal, especially in hilly and Himalayan regions, while Terai cities face high temperatures up to 37°C with little rain. Cities including Kathmandu and Pokhara have a 40 percent chance of afternoon rain and thunderstorms.

The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology predicted generally cloudy weather with moderate rainfall and snowfall accompanied by thunder and lightning in hilly and Himalayan regions, including parts of Karnali and Sudurpaschim provinces. Similar weather was forecasted in select areas of Koshi, Bagmati, Gandaki, Lumbini provinces, and parts of Sudurpashchim Terai.

Incomplete bridges and recurring flood damage to diversions disrupted travel on major roads connecting hill districts Ilam, Panchthar, and Taplejung in eastern Nepal. Bailey bridges over Puwa and Jogmai rivers are under construction with support from India, targeting mid-June completion before the monsoon intensifies.

Lumbini, Karnali, and Sudurpaschim provinces were forecasted to receive rainfall with cloudy conditions in mountainous and hilly areas. A warning for storms was issued for the Terai plains of Lumbini province with advisories for increased vigilance.

The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology forecasts generally cloudy weather with moderate rainfall and snowfall accompanied by thunder and lightning in several provinces including Gandaki, Lumbini, Karnali, and Sudurpashchim today. Partly cloudy conditions are expected in Madhesh Province and Terai areas of Koshi and Bagmati provinces.

Thori in Parsa district received 191.2 mm of rainfall within 24 hours, approaching the threshold for extremely heavy rainfall. Widespread rain over two days lowered temperatures across Nepal, with heavy precipitation also impacting Makwanpur, Banke, Kanchanpur, and Rupandehi districts.

Two people died and three others were injured when a jeep went out of control and fell about 200 meters near Thapamod in Achham on the Mid-Hilly Highway. The injured were taken to Surkhet for treatment; the jeep was traveling from Dadeldhura to Jumla.

Nepal experiences widespread clouds and rainfall due to an upper atmospheric western low-pressure line and local winds, with complete cloud cover in Koshi, Madhesh, Bagmati, and Gandaki provinces, and moderate rain with possible thunderstorms expected across various regions this afternoon.

All seven provinces of Nepal were forecasted to experience rain with thunderstorms and wind gusts due to the influence of a western low-pressure line and local air currents. Cloudy conditions were expected across the country with moderate rain in some areas.

Western and local winds combined with a low-pressure area near eastern Nepal are causing cloudy weather and moderate rainfall with thunderstorms in parts of Koshi, Bagmati, Gandaki, Karnali, and Sudurpaschim provinces, with mountainous and hilly regions generally cloudy.

The Nepali Army built and handed over a new two-classroom building at Ram Basic School in Rohini Rural Municipality-2, Rupandehi, replacing a dilapidated structure that hindered education.

Due to a low-pressure area near eastern Nepal combined with westerly and local winds, widespread rain and thunderstorms are forecast across multiple provinces including Koshi, Madhesh, Bagmati, Gandaki, Lumbini, Karnali, and Sudurpaschim. Cloudy and dust storm conditions are additionally expected in several regions.

Main highways across multiple provinces in Nepal, including Koshi Province, are blocked by floods and landslides, severely affecting vehicular movement. Key routes such as Mid-Hilly Highway, Koshi Highway, BP Highway, and Beni-Jomsom road face full or partial closures.

Eastern Nepal faced sudden, intense rainfall causing floods and landslides before the official monsoon onset, with poor infrastructure and steep terrain worsening the impact. This highlights urgent needs for quality construction and timely disaster warnings in the region.

Moderate rainfall and thunderstorms are forecast across hilly and Himalayan regions including Koshi, Madhesh, Bagmati, and Gandaki provinces, while heatwave conditions persist in western Tarai areas such as Sudurpashchim and Lumbini provinces.

Extreme weather events in Koshi Province caused significant casualties and damage with 203 deaths and 374 injuries recorded between fiscal years 2022/23 and May 2026. Floods and landslides led to billions of rupees in economic losses affecting agriculture, livestock, infrastructure, and hydropower.

The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology forecasts light to moderate rain with thunderstorms in multiple provinces, while heatwave conditions with temperatures between 39 and 41 degrees Celsius are expected to persist in western Terai regions including Dhangadi and Nepalgunj.

The Government of Nepal and Japan launched an emergency rehabilitation project funded by a 2.8 billion yen grant to repair flood-damaged Sindhuli Road, a key highway linking Kathmandu with mid and eastern Tarai. The project aims to restore damage, widen the road, and improve safety and disaster resilience.

Major highways across Nepal, including the Mid-Hilly and Koshi Highways, are severely obstructed by floods and landslides, with complete blockages in Panchthar District and partial disruptions in Bagmati, Gandaki, and Karnali provinces, severely affecting transportation services.

Nepal experiences cloudy weather with moderate rain and thunderstorms across Gandaki, Koshi, Bagmati, Madhesh, Lumbini, Karnali, and Sudurpaschim provinces. This ongoing weather pattern is influenced by westerly and local winds plus a low-pressure area near the eastern regions.

Nepal is experiencing mixed weather patterns with clouds and rain in Koshi, Bagmati, and Gandaki Provinces, alongside thunderstorms and moderate rain or snowfall in hilly and mountainous areas. A heatwave is also expected in the western Terai regions, impacting daily life.

Extreme heat has intensified across most parts of Nepal, including Kathmandu Valley where temperatures exceeded 30°C and Terai districts approaching 40°C due to prolonged dry conditions and weak winds leading to clear skies and strong sunlight.

Heatwave conditions continued in western Nepal's Terai districts including Dhangadi and Nepalgunj, with temperatures ranging between 39 and 41 degrees Celsius. Moderate rainfall and thunderstorms were forecast for hilly and Himalayan regions of Koshi, Bagmati, and Gandaki provinces.

In the previous month, Nepal recorded 124 vehicle accidents due to drunk driving, resulting in 12 deaths and 174 injuries nationwide. Kathmandu Valley alone experienced 37 such accidents causing two deaths and 50 injuries.

Western Tarai regions including Nepalgunj, Dhangadhi, and Dipayal experienced temperatures exceeding 40 degrees Celsius, causing widespread heatwave conditions. Bheri Hospital treated around 100 heat-related illness patients daily, and schools in Krishnapur Municipality, Kanchanpur, closed for three days due to the extreme heat.

Continuous rainfall in Yangwarak Rural Municipality triggered landslides and floods, forcing four families to evacuate their homes and causing damage to houses, bridges, and hydropower projects.

Extreme heat and a potential heatwave are forecast for the western Terai regions including Dipayal, Dhangadhi, Nepalgunj, and Birendranagar, with maximum temperatures reaching up to 41 degrees Celsius, while central and eastern hilly regions such as Kathmandu and Pokhara are expected to experience thunderstorms, lightning, and moderate rain.

Within 40 days, 70 people died and 333 were injured in 1,342 disaster-related incidents, including altitude sickness, lightning, fires, and storms across Nepal. Altitude sickness accounted for the highest fatalities at 16, while fires affected 488 households.

Sankhuwasabha district recorded 169 millimeters of rainfall in the past 24 hours, raising flood and landslide risks. Rainfall was also reported in Dhading and Chitwan districts, prompting meteorologists to urge caution.

Extreme heat with temperatures up to 45°C in Nepalgunj and other Terai districts caused significant disruption to daily life and led to power outages and low voltage issues affecting residents and equipment.

Western Nepal, especially Terai regions of Sudurpashchim and Lumbini provinces, is expected to experience three more days of extreme heat with temperatures reaching 40 degrees Celsius or above, prompting 'Be Prepared' alerts for six districts and 'Be Updated' advisories for eleven districts.

Westerly and local winds plus a low-pressure area brought cloudy skies with moderate rain and thunderstorms in Gandaki and Bagmati provinces, while heatwaves are forecast in hilly and Terai areas of Sudurpashchim Province.

Floods and landslides triggered by heavy rain and glacial lake bursts caused extensive damage in Karnali Province before the monsoon, impacting homes, infrastructure, and farmland. The province faces increasing risks worsened by climate change and has recorded 3,671 landslides last year with nearly 900 vulnerable settlements.

Severe floods and landslides repeatedly damaged homes, schools, livestock, and farmlands in Karnali Province's Humla and other districts, worsened by glacial lake outbursts and increased rainfall linked to climate change. The Karnali Province Planning Commission highlights steep terrain and weak geology causing thousands of landslides and putting nearly 900 settlements at high risk.

The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology forecast persistent heatwave conditions in Sudurpashchim Province, including extreme heat in hilly and Terai regions and hot days in Lumbini Province, with maximum temperatures of 39 to 41 degrees Celsius in cities such as Dhangadi, Nepalgunj, and Dipayal.

Nepal's Department of Transport Management suspended registration of all new public vehicles nationwide due to traffic congestion, air pollution, and infrastructure pressures. This ban includes electric vehicles and remains until further notice.

Westerly winds and a low-pressure area caused cloudy weather with chances of moderate rain and thunderstorms in Koshi, Madhesh, Bagmati, Gandaki, Lumbini, and Karnali provinces. Heatwave conditions were also expected in Sudurpashchim Province.

Heavy rainfall affected multiple districts in eastern Nepal due to westerly winds and a low-pressure area, with Jhapa's Kechanakawal receiving 152 millimeters within 24 hours. Moderate rain and snowfall with thunderstorms are forecasted for various hilly and mountainous regions across several provinces.

Nepalese parliamentarians called for urgent enhancement of disaster preparedness including better coordination for early warning systems ahead of the monsoon, also raising concerns regarding fertilizer shortages impacting farmers and the need for road safety improvements.

The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology forecasts below-average monsoon rainfall across most parts of Nepal with continued risks of floods and landslides from sudden heavy rains after dry spells, especially in Karnali, Lumbini, Madhesh, and Koshi provinces.

A heatwave started affecting Sudurpashchim and Lumbini provinces with temperatures reaching up to 41 degrees Celsius in cities including Dipayal, Dhangadhi, and Nepalgunj, while central and eastern regions experienced rain and thunderstorms.

Extreme heat with temperatures up to 41°C was forecasted in the Terai regions of Sudurpashchim and Lumbini provinces, with Dhangadhi expected to have the highest temperatures reaching 39 to 41 degrees Celsius. Rainfall with thunderstorms and lightning was also predicted in hilly and eastern parts of Nepal including Kathmandu and Pokhara.

Moderate rainstorms caused flooding that washed away temporary diversions on the BP Highway, leading to repeated traffic disruptions and delays in reconstruction efforts with financial losses for contractors.

Western and local winds influenced weather in Nepal, generating rain in Gandaki, Bagmati, and Koshi provinces along with possible thunderstorms, dust storms, and moderate rainfall or snowfall in various hilly and mountainous areas.

The Monsoon Preparedness and Response National Action Plan estimates about 226,661 people (51,868 households) across Nepal will be impacted by this year's monsoon, with increased risks of floods, landslides, and heatwaves. Forecasts predict below-average rainfall and elevated temperatures similar to previous years 2014, 2016, and 2022, raising risks of heatwaves in the Terai plains and glacial lake outburst floods in Himalayan regions.

Security forces including Army, Armed Police, Police, and Nepal Red Cross Society conducted a joint monsoon disaster response drill at Rani Pokhari in Kathmandu demonstrating water rescue techniques.

The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology forecasts generally cloudy weather with light to moderate rain and thunderstorms across Koshi, Bagmati, Gandaki, and Lumbini provinces, with isolated rainfall possible in other hilly, Himalayan, and Terai regions.

Climate change has intensified extreme weather in the Hindu Kush Himalayan region, causing over 10 major disasters including floods and landslides in 2025, affecting approximately 1.2 million people.

The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology forecasts less rainfall during the monsoon, expected to negatively affect paddy planting in Nepal, with higher temperatures especially in the Tarai region. Recommendations include shifting cropping patterns, using dry paddy varieties, and building water storage ponds to mitigate impacts.

Nepal continued to experience cloudy skies with light to moderate rain, snowfall, thunderstorms, windstorms, and hailstorms across Koshi, Madhesh, Bagmati, and Gandaki provinces and their hilly and mountainous regions due to an active westerly low-pressure system.

The global fire season in 2026 started 50% more intense than average, with over 163 million hectares burned since January amid warnings of a severe fire year driven by climate change and a potential strong El Nino.

A western low-pressure system caused widespread rainfall and cloudy weather across Nepal, with moderate rain and thunderstorms expected in Koshi, Bagmati, Gandaki, and parts of Madhesh provinces. Cities including Pokhara and Kathmandu faced significant chances of rain and thunderstorm activity.

Forecasts predict light to moderate rain with thunderstorms and lightning in major Nepalese cities including Pokhara, Kathmandu, and Taplejung, with probabilities ranging from 60% to 70%. Temperatures will vary from highs of 34 to 36 degrees Celsius to lows of 4 to 6 degrees Celsius in hilly areas like Jomsom.

A western low-pressure system partially impacted Nepal's weather, causing cloudy skies and light to moderate rain in Gandaki, Karnali, and Sudurpashchim provinces, with potential thunderstorms and snowfall in hilly and mountainous areas.

Moderate rainfall and snowfall with thunder and lightning were forecasted in mountainous and hilly areas including Koshi Province, influenced by western winds and local airflows. Partial clouds appeared in some Tarai regions.

Moderate rain with thunder and lightning is forecasted in hilly and mountainous areas of Koshi, Bagmati, Gandaki, Lumbini, and Sudurpashchim provinces, with possible light snowfall in high-altitude regions today.

More than 1.9 million people from 457,145 households in Nepal could be affected by monsoon-related disasters this year, with vulnerable groups including 164,000 children under five, 415,000 elderly above 60, and nearly 48,000 persons with disabilities.

Nepal experienced an unusually active pre-monsoon season through May 7, with 204.9 mm of rainfall recorded, amounting to about 89.5% of the typical total pre-monsoon precipitation, accompanied by frequent clouds, thunderstorms, and strong winds especially over Kathmandu Valley.

The Meteorological Forecasting Division predicts widespread rain and thunderstorms mainly over hilly and mountainous regions, with moderate rain expected in Koshi, Bagmati, and Gandaki provinces, and light rain with thunder and lightning in some Terai areas and isolated rainfall in Sudurpashchim Province.

Affected by a western low-pressure system, Kathmandu Valley and several hilly and Himalayan regions including Gandaki, Lumbini, Karnali, and Sudurpashchim are experiencing light to moderate rainfall with thunder and lightning.

Western low-pressure and local winds maintain the likelihood of rain with lightning today in Bagmati, Gandaki, Lumbini, Karnali, and Sudurpashchim provinces. Partial clouds and light rain with lightning are also possible in some Tarai areas.

Nepal faces heightened food insecurity due to increasing fuel prices by about 40%, fertilizer shortages, and a weak monsoon linked to the US-Iran conflict and global climate risks, potentially reducing agricultural production by up to 50%.

Continuous rain led to floods and landslides blocking key roads including the B.P. Highway in Kavrepalanchok and several district roads in Ilam and Bhojpur, severely impacting transportation.

A weather system causing heavy rain and gusty winds is moving towards eastern Nepal, affecting multiple provinces including Bagmati, Madhesh, Karnali, and Lumbini with rainfall, storms, and lightning continuing throughout the week.

Heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, hail, and strong winds are forecast in Sudurpashchim, Karnali, Lumbini provinces, and the Terai region, prompting authorities to advise precautions due to impacts on daily life and transportation.

Moderate to heavy rain and snowfall with thunder and lightning are expected in Nepal's hilly and mountainous regions, with some rain likely in Tarai areas including Koshi and Madhesh Provinces.

Landslides caused by pre-monsoon rains blocked multiple highways including Kanti Highway at Pangdur in Lalitpur and Mid-Hill Highway at Bimire Bhanjyang in Lamjung, with Arniko Highway at Kodari still fully blocked since April 29.

Nepal is expected to experience cloudy weather with rainfall, thunderstorms, lightning, and occasional hail across many regions. Moderate to heavy precipitation is forecast, especially in Koshi, Bagmati, and Gandaki provinces and some hilly areas.

Nepal is forecast to experience continuous rain throughout the week, with Gandaki Province most severely affected by rain and snowfall in hills and mountains. Thunderstorms and moderate rain are expected in Terai areas of Koshi, Bagmati, Gandaki, and Madhesh provinces until Tuesday.

Nepal is forecasted to experience moderate to heavy rain, snowfall, thunderstorms, hailstorms, and strong winds due to westerly winds and a low-pressure area, particularly impacting Terai regions of Madhesh, Lumbini, and Sudurpashchim provinces, with cloudy conditions and precipitation expected in hilly and mountainous areas.

Nepal's tectonic location and monsoon rains make it highly vulnerable to earthquakes, floods, and landslides, with ongoing challenges in disaster preparedness and resilience building.

Nepal is forecast to experience light to moderate rainfall with thunder and possible windstorms until Saturday due to westerly winds and a low-pressure area, easing heatwave conditions and improving air quality including in Kathmandu Valley.

Nepal's agriculture sector is bracing for below-normal monsoon rains, fertilizer shortages, and high fuel prices, which may severely impact crop yields and food security, affecting 24% of GDP and over 60% of the population.

Heavy rains caused floods and landslides disrupting traffic on Arniko Highway in Sindhupalchok and Mid-Hill Highway in Lamjung, with some sections fully blocked or reduced to one-way traffic.

Nepal Army began collecting data on squatters to improve disaster preparedness and planning for rescue, relief, and rehabilitation efforts against floods, landslides, and river erosion ahead of the monsoon.

The Meteorological Forecasting Division predicted rain with thunderstorms and lightning across most urban areas in Nepal, including Kathmandu Valley and Tarai cities such as Bhairahawa, Simara, Janakpur, and Biratnagar, with light to moderate rainfall expected throughout the day.

The Meteorological Forecasting Division predicted widespread cloudy conditions with moderate to heavy rainfall and thunderstorms across most parts of Nepal, especially in Koshi, Madhesh, Bagmati, and Gandaki provinces. Heavy rainfall is possible at isolated locations in Koshi and Gandaki.

The Hindu Kush Himalaya recorded its lowest snowpack in 24 years in 2026, with a 27.8% deficit threatening water security for nearly two billion people across 12 river basins due to reduced seasonal snowmelt.

Heavy rainfall was recorded in various districts of Nepal, including Lamjung which received 87.4 millimeters, marking the start of increased precipitation and cooler weather to reduce the ongoing heatwave.