Latest from Madhesh Province

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Government urged to resolve industrial land issues within fourteen days

Lawmakers have instructed the government to finalise pending land allocation issues for industrial corridors within a fortnight following discussions with stakeholders. The parliamentary panel urged the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Supplies to prioritise facilitation in specific districts to boost production and employment opportunities. From public sources and the WeNepal research team

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Weather Division Forecasts Rain and Snow Across Four Provinces

The Weather Forecasting Division has predicted moderate rain and snowfall in parts of Koshi, Bagmati, Gandaki, and Lumbini Provinces. From public sources and the WeNepal research team

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Weather Forecast: Partial Cloudiness and Light Rain Expected

Weather conditions across the country show the partial influence of monsoon winds and western winds. Moderate rain may occur in select locations within the Himalayan and hilly areas of Koshi, Bagmati, Gandaki, and Lumbini provinces, alongside potential snowfall in Karnali and Sudurpaschim provinces. Madhesh Province Terai areas also face chances of moderate rain. Skies will stay generally cloudy tonight in specific hilly sectors, with light rain expected in select spots. From public sources and the WeNepal research team

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Dhanusha Police Implement Special Security Plan for Festivals

Dhanusha Police have introduced a special security arrangement to maintain public safety during upcoming seasonal festivals. District authorities have arranged numerous patrols, disaster response units, market inspections, and vehicle checks across the region. Officials also outlined recent performance data, including missing persons investigations, traffic safety programs, and the successful rescue of an abducted child. From public sources and the WeNepal research team

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Floods inundate 500 houses across Saptari

Continuous heavy rainfall has submerged approximately 500 houses in Saptari district, affecting more than 2,000 families. The inundation follows a sharp rise in the water level of the Saptakoshi River on Friday night. Local authorities are currently providing daily meals to the displaced population and plan to distribute further aid once floodwaters recede. From public sources and the WeNepal research team

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Madhes Province releases first public finance management report

Madhes Province has released its first public finance management assessment report in Janakpurdham. Chief Minister Krishna Prasad Yadav stated that the document offers an objective, evidence-based picture of the current state of public finance. The evaluation assessed 32 performance indicators and 98 dimensions, resulting in an overall score of D plus. The report received its quality standard validation on 13 November 2025. Officials noted that the diagnostic study is complete, and the focus will now shift to institutional capacity building and measurable improvements. From public sources and the WeNepal research team

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Heavy rain forecast for five provinces on 26 September 2026

Five provinces face heavy rain on 26 September 2026, the Weather Forecasting Division says: Koshi, Bagmati and Gandaki at a few locations, Madhesh and Lumbini at one or two. Hill areas of Koshi and Bagmati could see very heavy falls at isolated spots, and windstorms are possible in Madhesh and Koshi's Tarai. Cloud will cover most of the country, bringing moderate showers with thunder and lightning to the hills and plains of Koshi, Bagmati, Gandaki and Lumbini and to fewer spots in Karnali and Sudurpashchim. Monsoon winds remain active nationwide with some westerly influence, while a deep depression over the Bay of Bengal is forecast to intensify and track west-northwestward. From public sources and the WeNepal research team

26 Sep 2026

Panchase in Kaski records 189 mm, Nepal's highest rainfall in 24 hours

The Panchase area of Kaski received 189 mm of rain in the 24 hours to 26 September 2026, the most anywhere in Nepal. Archale in Palpa recorded 172 mm, Bharse in Gulmi 170.8 mm, and Kuhun and Darbang in Myagdi 165.2 mm and 161 mm. Rivers and streams in Banke, Myagdi, Parbat, Lamjung, Chitwan and Bhojpur are approaching alert level, and the Kiran Nala in Banke and Mangalghat in Myagdi have already crossed it. The department says monsoon and westerly winds are both partly influencing the country's weather. From public sources and the WeNepal research team

26 Sep 2026