The mountainous country is experiencing more extreme weather driven by climate change, including melting glaciers that add to the frequency and severity of flooding.
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Nepal Plane Crash Kills 18 People After Takeoff
The pilot of the Saurya Airlines flight, which was departing from Kathmandu, was the only survivor, officials said.
Nepal’s New Prime Minister Is Named After Government Collapses
K.P. Sharma Oli, who leads the nation’s largest communist party, is to take office on Monday.
Nepal’s New Prime Minister Is Named After Government Collapses
K.P. Sharma Oli, who leads the nation’s largest communist party, is to take office on Monday.
Rescuers in Nepal Retrieve the Bodies of an American Climber and Her Guide
The two were racing to climb the 14 tallest mountains in the world when they were killed in an avalanche.
From Rap Star to Engineer to Young Mayor Demolishing Swaths of Kathmandu
A music idol in his early 20s and then an engineer, Balen, 33, next won an upset victory as mayor of Nepal’s capital, inspiring a wave of young politicians. Now, he’s tearing down parts of the city.
Nepal Will Ban Solo Hiking in Its National Parks
The move, which the country’s tourism board said would improve safety, follows an earlier ban on climbing alone in Nepal’s mountains.
Kung Fu Nuns of Nepal Smash Convention
In Himalayan Buddhism, the religious roles of nuns have long been restricted by rules and customs. But one sect is changing that, mixing meditation with martial arts and environmental activism.
US Mountaineer Hilaree Nelson Is Missing in Nepal
Hilaree Nelson, 49, appears to have fallen into a crevasse on Manaslu while attempting to ski from the summit. Separately, an avalanche killed at least one and left many injured.
Ex-Goddess Works to Reform 700-Year Tradition. Her M.B.A. Helps.
As a child, Chanira Bajracharya was worshiped in Nepal, but still made time to study. She is now encouraging the girl goddesses who’ve followed her to do the same.