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Nepal worries about its most dangerous glacial lake
May 22, 2024 Nepal worries about its most dangerous glacial lake Despite earlier mitigation measures, the ‘critically dangerous’ Tsho Rolpa glacial lake has expanded further, with...
From Alaska to Himalayas, concerns grow over glacial lake outburst floods (GLOFs)
Oct 21, 2023 From Alaska to Himalayas, concerns grow over glacial lake outburst floods (GLOFs) Flooding from a glacial lake in the Himalayas on Oct. 5, 2023, left dozens of...
6 reasons why global temperatures are spiking right now
Oct 06, 2023 6 reasons why global temperatures are spiking right now Why September global-average temperature anomaly of 1.7°C above pre-industrial levels is an incredible 0.5°C above...
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Extreme downpours everywhhere - is global warming to blame?
Oct 04, 2023 Extreme downpours everywhhere - is global warming to blame? Rains triggered deadly landslides and flooding across the Himalayas, with at least 43 people remaining...
Kathmandu's poor air quality takes a toll on children’s health
Aug 04, 2023 Kathmandu's poor air quality takes a toll on children’s health Experts point fingers at PM2.5 pollution caused by vehicular emissions for the sharp rise in...
Reasons for optimism despite worsening climate damage
Mar 24, 2023 Reasons for optimism despite worsening climate damage Climate change is causing irreversible changes to sea ice, oceans and glaciers
Was Earth already heating up, or did global warming reverse a long-term cooling trend?
Feb 18, 2023 Was Earth already heating up, or did global warming reverse a long-term cooling trend? What about the thousands of years before the Industrial Revolution, before thermometers, and before humans...
Helambu highlanders worried about snowless Himalayan peaks 
Jan 23, 2023 Helambu highlanders worried about snowless Himalayan peaks  Helambu is famous for stunning views of Langtang and Dorje-Lhakpa peaks – but there isn't...
Here’s how your cup of coffee contributes to climate change
Jan 08, 2023 Here’s how your cup of coffee contributes to climate change It is estimated that around two billion cups of coffee are consumed daily worldwide
Two-thirds of glaciers to disappear by 2100: New study
Jan 06, 2023 Two-thirds of glaciers to disappear by 2100: New study Glaciers, including those in the Himalayas, will be severely affected even under 1.5C temperature rise
Krishna Prasad Bhattarai’s Melamchi pledge
Dec 18, 2022 Krishna Prasad Bhattarai’s Melamchi pledge More than two decades after KP Bhattarai's famous Melamchi speech, his protégés PM Sher Bahadur...
Nawalparasi braces for cold wave
Dec 18, 2022 Nawalparasi braces for cold wave The weather office has attributed chilly conditions in Nepal to the low-pressure system over the...
Light rain, snowfall forecast for Province 1, Bagmati, Gandaki hills
Dec 17, 2022 Light rain, snowfall forecast for Province 1, Bagmati, Gandaki hills The weather office urges people to take necessary precautions to avoid cold as temperatures along...
Tarai shivers as cold wave sweeps across the southern belt
Dec 16, 2022 Tarai shivers as cold wave sweeps across the southern belt The movement of people and other activities in the market has also drastically reduced with...
Poor visibility disrupts domestic flights
Dec 15, 2022 Poor visibility disrupts domestic flights Tribhuvan International Airport warns flights could be affected in airports in the Tarai areas for...
'Historic' COP27 deal spurs cautious optimism in Nepal
Nov 22, 2022 'Historic' COP27 deal spurs cautious optimism in Nepal Rich countries agree to create a ‘loss and damage’ fund to help poor countries cope...
COP27 summit begins; climate compensation high on agenda
Nov 06, 2022 COP27 summit begins; climate compensation high on agenda Richer countries are under pressure to compensate mountain nations like Nepal - and island nations...
Floods, landslides claim 33 lives in Karnali, displace 480 families
Oct 11, 2022 Floods, landslides claim 33 lives in Karnali, displace 480 families Jumla is the hardest hit in the province with nine deaths, followed by Mugu with...
Weather to improve across country 'after Tuesday afternoon'
Oct 11, 2022 Weather to improve across country 'after Tuesday afternoon' Weatherman says the monsoon is still active due to the low-pressure system, but it is...
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