Gaps in disaster risk reduction and management funding and institutional setup may hinder localization and policies, study says

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Kathmandu: A new study has revealed that the localization plans and policies relating to disaster

First ever Inter-Polar Conference to be held from Sept 6-9

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Kathmandu: The world’s attention is turning towards the unique challenges faced by two of our

Battling the peril of urban flooding: A glimpse into Kathmandu valley’s struggle
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Nestled within the heart of Nepal, the vibrant metropolis of Kathmandu Valley finds itself ensnared

All short roads from Hetauda to Kathmandu obstructed
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Kathmandu: All the short-distance roads from Hetauda to Kathmandu have been blocked due to landslides

Flood risks rise in Karnali, high alert issued for locals
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Tikapur: Karnali River has intensified erosion near the Tikapur Park at Tikapur-5 of Kailali district,

Weather forecast: Rains across the country, intense rains in Sudur Pashim
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Kathmandu: Meteorological Forecasting Division has predicted chances of heavy to very heavy rain with thunder

Monsoon-induced disaster leaves 41 dead, affecting 50 districts of the country
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Kathmandu: The monsoon-induced disaster occurring in various parts of the country has left 41 people

Heatwaves and high temperatures threatening young lives in South Asia: UNICEF
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Kathmandu: UNICEF estimates show that 76 percent of children under 18 in South Asia–460 million–are exposed to

PM directs Nepal Police to be prepared for disaster response
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Kathmandu: Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ has directed the Nepal Police to remain highly

Dr Maheswar Rupakheti elected Vice Chair of IPCC Working Group I
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Kathmandu: Nepal’s candidate for the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), Dr Maheswar Rupakheti, has

Heavy rain lashes Lumbini province: Authorities call for alert and precaution
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Kathmandu: Normal life has been affected due to the heavy rainfall taking place in various

As monsoon becomes active, Karnali provincial government prepares for disaster response
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Kathmandu: The Karnali provincial government has started preparedness for disaster response to mitigate the loss

Mountain communities, climbers and scientists sound alarm from Everest and call for world leaders to decarbonize now
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Kathmandu: Today, 70 years after Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay first scaled Mount Everest,

New fire risk system rolled out as forest fires up by 76.7 percent in Nepal
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Kathmandu: Forest fires across Nepal dramatically rose by 76.5 percent between January and April 2023—when compared