Nepal Archives - Disasters News

May192025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Devastating Windstorm Batters Nepal: Four Dead, Dozens Injured, and Infrastructure Severely Damaged

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Nepal faced a deadly natural calamity on Friday as a powerful windstorm swept through several regions, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake. The storm claimed the lives of at least four individuals, injured 28 more, and caused widespread damage estimated at over NPR 1.08 billion. Authorities and citizens alike were left reeling from the intensity and unexpected nature of the event. Lives Lost Across Multiple Districts Tragically, four people lost their lives in different parts of the country. The victims included 14-year-old Shukna Kewat from Kapilvastu, 54-year-old Rambha Devi Dhanuk from Bara, 30-year-old Mira Bayambu, and 40-year-old Durga Bahadur Pun from Nawalparasi West. Each death represents not only a personal loss for grieving families but also a stark reminder of the ...

May172025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

India Proposes Five-Point Global Plan to Protect Mountains at Sagarmatha Sambaad

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India reaffirmed its climate leadership at the international stage on Friday, as Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Bhupender Yadav, addressed the inaugural Sagarmatha Sambaad in Kathmandu, Nepal. Representing India at the high-level global dialogue on “Climate Change, Mountains, and the Future of Humanity,” Yadav unveiled a five-point global action plan to protect fragile mountain ecosystems and foster climate resilience across borders. The summit brought together environment ministers, climate leaders, and policymakers from around the world to discuss the rapidly escalating impacts of climate change on mountain regions, especially the Himalayas. Honouring Sagarmatha: A Shared Heritage Opening his address, Yadav praised Nepal’s initiative in convening the ...

May172025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Global Unity on Climate Change: Sagarmatha Sambaad Underscores Urgent Call for Action

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World leaders, climate experts, and international delegates gathered in Nepal for the Sagarmatha Sambaad, where they reaffirmed their collective commitment to combat climate change with special focus on its mounting impact on mountainous regions. The summit emphasized collaboration, environmental justice, and urgent global action to secure the planet’s future. Summit Opens with Global Backing for Nepal’s Climate Vision The three-day Sagarmatha Sambaad began with a strong show of international support for Nepal’s climate leadership. Nepali Foreign Minister Arzu Rana Deuba highlighted the growing global consensus in support of safeguarding fragile mountain ecosystems, acknowledging endorsements even from non-mountainous nations that recognize the interconnectedness of climate impac...

May92025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Nepal Cry from the Mountains: Melting Glaciers, Dying Forests and Nation on the Edge

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Nepal is one of the least contributors to global carbon emissions, is emerging as one of the most affected nations in the world due to the accelerating impacts of climate change. The Himalayan nation is witnessing a sharp increase in climate-induced disasters as glaciers melt rapidly, rainfall becomes erratic, and extreme weather events intensify. Between mid-2018 and mid-2024, Nepal recorded 32,375 disaster incidents, 91.2% of which were climate-related, according to the Nepal Disaster Report 2024. These events resulted in 3,672 deaths, 446 missing persons, and over 11,700 injuries. Infrastructural damage was extensive, with more than 57,000 homes affected and over 43,000 public infrastructure units destroyed. The primary factors contributing to Nepal’s vulnerability include its rel...

May72025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Nepal bolsters disaster preparedness with global-standard alert systems and flood resilience initiatives

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In a major step toward enhancing its climate resilience, Nepal has advanced its early warning systems through a series of workshops and collaborations under the Climate Risk and Early Warning Systems (CREWS) – Early Warnings for All (EW4All) Accelerator initiative. Partnering with the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM), and the Center for Applied Research and Development (CARD), Nepal is aligning itself with international standards like the Common Alerting Protocol (CAP) and piloting community-based flood management systems to reduce disaster risk across vulnerable regions. Nepal adopts CAP for smarter, faster alerts Held on April 24–25, the first workshop introduced over 35 stakeholders to the Common Alerting Protocol, a global...

Apr152025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Unseasonal Rainstorms Kill Nearly 100 Across India and Nepal, More Bad Weather Ahead

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Heavy rains and thunderstorms sweeping through parts of India and Nepal since Wednesday have led to nearly 100 deaths, with more severe weather forecasted in the coming days. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued fresh warnings, cautioning the public about a combination of heatwaves in western India and continued thunderstorms in the central and eastern regions. Bihar has been the hardest hit, where at least 64 people have died in various rain-related incidents. In Uttar Pradesh, local authorities have reported over 20 fatalities, as strong winds, lightning, and flash floods wreaked havoc across districts. Across the border in Nepal, the National Disaster Authority confirmed that at least eight people lost their lives due to lightning strikes and rain-triggered accidents...

Apr122025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Unseasonal Storms Kill Over 100 in India Nepal IMD Warns of More Rain and Heatwaves Ahead

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In a tragic turn of weather more than 100 people have lost their lives across India and Nepal following a wave of unseasonal heavy rainfall, lightning strikes and thunderstorms that began midweek. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned of continued adverse weather in the coming days with both storms and extreme heat forecast for different parts of the region. Eastern Indian states have been hit hardest. Bihar has reported at least 82 deaths over the past 48 hours primarily due to lightning and other rain-related incidents according to the state's disaster management department. In neighbouring Uttar Pradesh, 18 fatalities have been linked to storms and lightning strikes. Nepal has also suffered from the sudden shift in weather. The country’s National Disaster Authority...

Apr52025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

2 Earthquakes Shakes Western Nepal Jajarkot district to Kathmandu

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Two moderate earthquakes struck western Nepal’s Jajarkot district on Friday evening sending tremors across several nearby regions. The first quake measuring 5.2 in magnitude, hit at 8:07 PM, followed just three minutes later by a stronger 5.5-magnitude tremor at 8:10 PM, according to the National Earthquake Monitoring Centre. Both quakes were centered in the Panik area of Jajarkot, approximately 525 kilometers west of Kathmandu. While the tremors were widely felt in surrounding districts including Surkhet, Dailekh, and Kalikot, no immediate casualties or major damage were reported. Authorities have placed the region on high alert as aftershocks remain a possibility. Nepal, located in a highly seismic zone, frequently experiences such events, prompting continued vigilance and structur...

Jun172024 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Nepal’s Wildfires Intensify: Over 5,000 Blazes Recorded in 2024 Amidst Climate Change and Forest Mismanagement Concerns

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Nepal is grappling with an alarming increase in the frequency and intensity of wildfires, with nearly 5,000 incidents recorded this year alone. This makes 2024 the second-worst year for wildfires since records began in 2002, surpassed only by the devastating fire season of 2021, which saw over 6,300 outbreaks. In the past 12 months, more than 100 people have lost their lives due to wildfires, and the capital city, Kathmandu, was shrouded in hazardous wildfire smog for days on end. Climate models predict that Nepal will continue to experience more frequent drought conditions in the future, likely exacerbating the wildfire situation. However, forest scientists suggest that the increasing incidence of wildfires is not solely due to climate change. They point to changes in Nepalese communit...