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Humla farmers concerned over delay in snowfall, blame climate change
Delayed winter snowfall threatens crops, water sources, and traditional farming cycles
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Humla farmers concerned over delay in snowfall, blame climate change
Delayed winter snowfall threatens crops, water sources, and traditional farming cycles
Warming climate intensified recent cyclone rains in Sri Lanka and Malacca Strait, finds a study
Based on observational data, the study finds that heavy five-day rainfall events are now about 28–160% more intense in Sri Lanka and 9–50% more intense …
Soil health weakens across Nepal, warns Digital Soil Map
DSM data from the federal agriculture department point to rising soil acidity, low organic matter and nutrient deficiencies, especially in the Terai, compounding climate stress …
Deepening risks for Nepal with melting world, thinning Himalayas
For Nepal, where rivers, hydropower and mountain settlements depend on Himalayan ice and snow, the findings point to rising disaster threats and long-term water insecurity …
From pumps to politics: Birgunj’s water conflict has begun
As Jakarta sinks, and Mumbai and Tehran scramble for groundwater, Birgunj stands at the same brink. From failed hand pumps to fractured governance, the city …
Another massive flood in Bhotekoshi
With Rasuwa still recovering from the devastating flash flood earlier this month, the district now grapples with additional damage.
Diktel mayor on hunger strike demands sweeping environmental, federal policy reforms
The seven-point demand includes climate policy, bamboo promotion, and resource regulation, describing the protest as a final step after a year of unanswered appeals.
Deepening water crisis in Birgunj has sustainable solutions
A mix of drought, environmental decay, and poor governance has pushed the community to its limit. As officials drill for temporary relief, experts warn that …
Severe drought in Madhesh raises alarm on rice and water
The province is grappling with an acute and unexpected drought despite above-average rainfall prediction. The dry spell has hit during the peak paddy planting window, …
A hidden glacier lake caused the deadly Bhotekoshi flood, scientists say
With two glacial-origin floods occurring within a 24-hour period in Nepal, ICIMOD terms these as ‘unprecedented’, estimating the risk of glacial lake outburst floods (GLOFs) …
Seven dead, 18 missing in Bhotekoshi flood; Rainfall unlikely cause
No heavy rainfall recorded to trigger the flood, says the DoHM, suggesting glacial lake outburst for the flood, which has led to severe infrastructure disruption, …
Nepal to receive $36.1 million to mitigate GLOF risks
Green Climate Fund (GCF) approved a total $1.225 billion for 17 climate action projects, including that of Nepal, in its 42nd board meeting held in …
