Climate & Environment
Chile’s coastal erosion could erase 10 beaches within a decade, scientists say
By Reuters In Puerto Saavedra, in the southern region of Araucania, storm surges have carved sinkholes into roads and cliffs, cutting off access to some communities. The saltwater is damaging forests, too.
PM’s aerial tour brings no relief to parched Madhesh
By Arjun Poudel Climate change and lack of preparedness deepen crisis in the country’s breadbasket as ricefields lie unplanted.
Nepal faces a double whammy—dry spell in Tarai, floods in mountains and hills
By Arjun Poudel The country is reeling from an extreme climate crisis, as hundreds of farmers in the Tarai are unable to plant paddy.
Tibetan glacial lake drainage triggered deadly flood in Nepal, climate body says
By Reuters ICIMOD says satellite images showed the flood began from a lake outburst north of the Langtang Himal range.
Erratic monsoon frustrates forecasters and farmers alike
By Arjun Poudel Earlier forecasts predicted above-normal rainfall, but the Met department now expects below-average rains in the Tarai.
Rasuwagadhi flooding exposes gaps in neighbourly data-sharing
By Arjun Poudel At least eight died, 19 are missing in Tuesday morning flooding of Bhotekoshi river in Rasuwa.
Forests, parks and ponds can help cool Capital by up to 1.6°C, study finds
By Sangam Prasain Scientific analysis of 301 parks, 130 forest patches and 26 ponds in Kathmandu Valley offers practical solutions to combat rising urban temperatures.
Met department predicts above-average monsoon rainfall this year
By Post Report Disaster authority steps up preparations, coordination with security agencies to respond to floods and landslides.
Sagarmatha Sambaad ends with urgent call to save the mountains
By Purushottam Poudel In Kathmandu, Himalayan nations propose a climate fund that supports green growth and climate resilience.
Rain brings respite to Tarai residents from heat wave conditions
By Post Report The maximum temperature in most places of the Tarai region, where heat wave warnings were issued a few days ago, has dropped to around 35 degrees Celsius.
Rain brings relief to Kathmandu Valley from severe air pollution
By Post Report Most wildfires have died down. Several districts see heavy rainfall. More rain forecast until Sunday.
39 endangered snow leopards recorded in Humla
By DB Budha Study shows a rise in snow leopard population in the region.
One person dead as wildfires continue to rage in Palpa
By Madhav Aryal Despite efforts to control them, large-scale blazes continue to spread across Palpa’s community forests, posing significant risks to local communities.
Forests echo with summer migratory birds’ calls
By Manoj Paudel Birds travel thousands of miles to Nepal, mainly to breed. Asian koel flies 6,000 miles from Sub-Saharan Africa.
Raging wildfires drive pollution surge in Kathmandu
By Arjun Poudel Kathmandu Valley ranked the world’s most polluted city on Monday afternoon, with PM2.5 levels reaching 365 micrograms per cubic metre (μg/m3).
Nepal’s glaciers are retreating faster than ever
By Aarati Ray Many global leaders still dismiss climate change as a hoax, believing glacier melt is a natural process unrelated to human activity.
Why are Nepal’s climate plans stalling? Lack of funds and manpower, say stakeholders
By Ghanashyam Gautam At the Climate Dialogue organised by the Post, speakers call for public awareness.
As temperatures rise, concern grows over heat wave conditions
By Post Report Met office says above-average temperatures during the pre-monsoon period could lead to heatwave conditions in Tarai, along with severe water crises and rise in fire incidents.
World’s glaciers are losing record ice as global temperatures climb, UN says
By Reuters The report coincides with a UNESCO summit in Paris marking the first World Day for Glaciers, urging global action to protect glaciers around the world.
Cities face ‘whiplash’ of floods, droughts as temperatures rise, study warns
By Reuters South and Southeast Asia face the strongest wetting trends, while Europe, the Middle East and North Africa are becoming ever drier, researchers found in a study of 42 years of weather data.