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06 Oct

Monsoon and Moisture-Laden Winds Affecting Nepal

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The Meteorological Forecasting Division has reported that monsoon winds and moisture-laden air from the Bay of Bengal are currently influencing Nepal’s weather patterns. At present, Koshi Province, Madhesh Province, Bagmati Province, and Gandaki Province are experiencing generally cloudy conditions, while the rest of the country remains partly cloudy. Light to moderate rainfall is occurring in some areas of Koshi and Madhesh Provinces. For tomorrow afternoon, the Division forecasts generally cloudy conditions over Koshi, Bagmati, Lumbini, Karnali, and Sudurpaschim Provinces, with partly cloudy skies elsewhere. There is a possibility of moderate rainfall with thunder and lightning at a few places in…

06 Oct

Two Ministers Set to Visit Landslide-Affected Ilam Today

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Two ministers of the current government are preparing to visit Ilam today to observe the landslide-affected areas. If weather conditions permit, Minister for Energy, Water Resources, and Irrigation Kulman Ghising and Minister for Culture, Tourism, and Civil Aviation Om Prakash Aryal will depart for Ilam. The ministers are scheduled to fly from Kathmandu to Bhadrapur, Jhapa, via a regular flight and then take a helicopter to reach Ilam. The devastating rainfall of October 4 (Ashoj 18) has so far claimed 37 lives in Ilam. Dozens remain injured and missing. Roads, bridges, hydropower projects, and other physical infrastructure have also been…

06 Oct

Nepal Rastra Bank Announces Foreign Exchange Rates for Monday

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Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has set the official foreign exchange rates for Monday. According to the central bank, the buying rate of one US dollar is NPR 141.74, while the selling rate is NPR 142.34. Similarly, the rates for other major currencies are as follows: Euro: Buying NPR 166.44 | Selling NPR 167.14 UK Pound Sterling: Buying NPR 191.06 | Selling NPR 191.87 Swiss Franc: Buying NPR 178.21 | Selling NPR 178.97 Australian Dollar: Buying NPR 93.61 | Selling NPR 94.91 Canadian Dollar: Buying NPR 101.59 | Selling NPR 102.02 Singapore Dollar: Buying NPR 109.97 | Selling NPR 110.44 Japanese…

06 Oct

Public Holiday in Kathmandu and Lalitpur Cancelled

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The public holiday announced for Monday (Ashwin 20) in Kathmandu and Lalitpur districts has been revoked. On Sunday night, the respective District Administration Offices issued separate notices directing all government offices, institutions, and local bodies to resume operations from 10 AM on Monday. Earlier, a two-day public holiday on Ashwin 19 and 20 had been declared to focus on rescue and relief efforts following continuous rainfall. However, with improvements in weather conditions and reduced risk, the administration offices of both districts have decided to cancel the holiday.

06 Oct

Kojagrat Purnima Marks the Conclusion of Dashain Festival

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The Bada Dashain festival, celebrated for fifteen days, concludes today with the worship of Goddess Mahalaxmi, the deity of wealth, grain, and prosperity, on the occasion of Kojagrat Purnima. The night is observed by staying awake in vigil and devotion. According to the Nepal Panchang Nirnayak Samiti, the ritual of Akhil Balipurnima (complete sacrificial offerings) must also be performed today. With this, the tradition of receiving Tika and Jamara as blessings from elders, which began on Vijaya Dashami, also comes to an end. After completing the ritual, Jamara is immersed in nearby rivers, ponds, or other holy water bodies this…

06 Oct

Prime Minister Sushila Karki Expresses Grief Over Ilam Disaster

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Prime Minister Sushila Karki has expressed sorrow over the loss of lives and property caused by heavy rainfall in Ilam and other affected areas. On Sunday evening, through social media, she conveyed heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and wished eternal peace for the departed souls. She also expressed high appreciation for all those tirelessly engaged in rescue and relief operations. “The patience and solidarity shown by the Nepali people in facing this disaster is commendable, for which I extend my sincere gratitude. Relief distribution in the affected areas is ongoing,” Prime Minister Karki wrote on social media.

05 Oct

Water Flow in Saptakoshi River Rises Sharply, All 56 Gates of Koshi Barrage Opened

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Continuous rainfall in the eastern hilly and Terai districts has caused a sharp rise in the water level of the Saptakoshi River. According to Chief District Officer (CDO) Dharmendra Kumar Mishra, the water flow measured at 11:00 AM today was 510,960 cusecs per second, which later increased to 533,540 cusecs per second. Due to the high water flow, all 56 gates of the Koshi Barrage have been opened. As a warning signal, red lights have been activated and a red flag hoisted. Vehicular movement around the Koshi Barrage has also been restricted. Meanwhile, a joint inspection of the Koshi Barrage…

05 Oct

Landslides in Panchthar Claim Two Lives, Leave Three Injured

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Continuous rainfall has triggered landslides in Panchthar district, killing two people and injuring three others. According to the District Police Office, the landslides occurred in different locations on Saturday night following heavy downpours, causing loss of life and property. Police reported that a landslide buried the house of 79-year-old Kanchhi Maya Sherma of Tumbewa Rural Municipality–4, killing her on the spot. Similarly, 17-year-old Misek Nembang of Phalgunanda Rural Municipality–3 died after being swept away by the Nibu Khola. Police Inspector and Panchthar Police spokesperson Rupesh Tamang confirmed the fatalities and added that three others were injured: 37-year-old Manmaya Karki of…

05 Oct

Home Ministry Directs Non-Affected Districts to Resume Public Services

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The Ministry of Home Affairs has instructed districts not affected by disasters and not engaged in rescue operations to resume public services. Issuing a circular to all District Administration Offices, the ministry directed that regular public services should continue in such areas. Earlier, the government had declared two days of public holiday due to the potential risk of disasters. However, with major highways blocked by floods and landslides, many people who had traveled to their hometowns for Dashain celebrations are still unable to return to their workplaces on time.

05 Oct

Flood Risk Rises in Sunsari as Over 1,000 Houses Submerged

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Continuous rainfall has increased the risk of floods and landslides in Sunsari district. According to the District Police Office, around 1,036 houses have been inundated by floodwaters. Spokesperson Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Yogaraj Khatri said rising streams and rivers have caused flooding in several municipalities and rural areas of the district. Most of the affected families have been temporarily relocated to safer areas. In Bhokraha Narsingh Rural Municipality–5, about 300 houses were submerged, while 160 houses in Barahachhetra Municipality–8 and more than 300 houses in Jalpapur, Inaruwa Municipality–10, were also flooded. Similarly, some houses in Inaruwa Wards 4, 8,…