Disaster Reduction and Environment Protection Forum

Nepal’s Dry Season Brings a Growing Wildfire Threat Every year, Nepal’s dry season—typically from February to May—brings an increased risk of wildfires. Forests become highly flammable due to prolonged dry weather, strong winds, and the accumulation of dry leaves and vegetation. A single spark, whether caused by human activity or natural factors, can quickly spread into a devastating wildfire. Wildfires …

Floods: One of Nepal’s Most Devastating Natural Hazards Flooding is one of the most frequent and destructive natural disasters in Nepal. Every year, especially during the monsoon season (June to September), heavy rainfall causes rivers to overflow, resulting in flash floods, landslides, and widespread damage. Communities living along riverbanks and low-lying areas are particularly vulnerable to these disasters. Climate change, …

Monsoon Rains Trigger Deadly Landslides Across Nepal Landslides are among the most devastating natural disasters in Nepal, particularly during the monsoon season (June to September). Heavy and continuous rainfall saturates the soil, weakens mountain slopes, and triggers landslides that can destroy homes, block highways, damage infrastructure, and claim lives within minutes. Nepal’s rugged terrain, fragile geology, rapid urbanization, deforestation, and …