Kathmandu: Daily life in the Kathmandu Valley is returning to normal after days of continuous rainfall came to a halt. The city experienced mild sunshine on Saturday morning, bringing relief to residents affected by flooding and waterlogging. People displaced by Friday’s floods have begun returning home, while cleanup efforts are underway in flooded houses and… Continue reading Kathmandu life returns to normal as rainfall eases
Month: October 2025
Home Minister says relief and rescue efforts under continuous monitoring
Kathmandu: Home Minister Om Prakash Aryal has said that continuous monitoring and supervision of relief and rescue operations are underway in response to disasters triggered by recent heavy rainfall. In a video message released on Saturday, Minister Aryal stated that the Ministry of Home Affairs and its subordinate bodies have been closely observing the situation… Continue reading Home Minister says relief and rescue efforts under continuous monitoring
Nepal celebrated Vijaya Dashami
Kathmandu: Hindus across Nepal celebrated Vijaya Dashami, the most significant day of the Dashain festival, by receiving tika and jamara from elders as blessings for prosperity, good health, and victory of good over evil. The Panchang Determination Committee announced 11:53 a.m. as the auspicious hour for tika. However, experts clarified that the day itself is… Continue reading Nepal celebrated Vijaya Dashami
Night travel banned on BP Highway for Six days due to monsoon risks
Kathmandu: Authorities have enforced a six-day night travel ban along the BP Highway amid heightened monsoon risks. The Kavrepalanchok District Administration Office announced that the restriction will remain in place from Thursday until October 7. The decision follows forecasts by the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA), which has warned of heavy rainfall… Continue reading Night travel banned on BP Highway for Six days due to monsoon risks
U.S. Government shuts down as funding talks collapse
Kathmandu: The U.S. government shut down at midnight after Congress and the White House failed to strike a deal to extend federal funding, leaving hundreds of thousands of federal workers without pay and key services disrupted. Despite controlling both chambers of Congress, President Donald Trump’s Republican Party could not secure enough Democratic votes in the… Continue reading U.S. Government shuts down as funding talks collapse
Heavy monsoon rains forecast during Dashain, public urged to stay alert
Kathmandu: The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has forecast increased monsoon activity across Nepal beginning Friday, October 3, and has urged the public to remain alert and take necessary precautions. In a special monsoon bulletin issued Tuesday night, the Department said the heightened activity is due to the influence of a low-pressure trough developing from… Continue reading Heavy monsoon rains forecast during Dashain, public urged to stay alert