Weather to remain partly to generally cloudy across the country
The weather today will be partly to generally cloudy across the country, with possibility of heavy rain at one or two places in Koshi, Madhesh and Bagmati Provinces.
There is a possibility of light rain and snowfall at a few places in the high-hilly and mountainous areas of Koshi, Bagmati and Gandaki Provinces and a few places in the rest of the high-hilly and mountainous areas.
Currently, monsoon winds are affecting some areas of Koshi, Madhesh, Bagmati and Gandaki Provinces and a few areas in the eastern region of Lumbini Province. There is a partial influence of westerly winds and local winds in the western region of the country.
Tonight, the weather will continue to remain partly to generally cloudy across the country. There is a possibility of light to moderate rain with thunder and lightning at some places in Koshi, Madhesh, Gandaki and Sudurpaschim Provinces and a few places in the rest of the region.
There is also a possibility of heavy rain at one or two places in Koshi, Madhesh, Gandaki and Sudurpaschim Provinces. There is a possibility of light rain and snowfall at a few places in the high-hill and mountainous areas of Koshi, Bagmati and Gandaki provinces and at one or two places in the remaining high-hill and mountainous areas.
AMN organizes ‘EV Rally’ to raise awareness about climate change (Photo feature)
Annapurna Media Network on Saturday organized an 'EV Rally' to raise awareness about climate change and reducing air pollution.
Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Bishnu Paudel inaugurated the fourth edition of the AMN 'EV Rally' organized at Bhrikutimandap in Kathmandu today.
The rally, which started from Bhrikutimandap passed through Bhadrakali, Tripureshwor, Teku, Kalimati, Soltimod, Kalanki, Balkhu, Dhobighat, Ekantakuna, Jawalakhel, Kupandol and Tripureshwor before converging into a gathering at Bhrikutimandap.
Israel-Iran tensions escalate with strikes and drone attacks
Israel continues to carry out waves of airstrikes targeting Iranian military, nuclear sites, and major cities. In response, Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei warned of “severe punishment” for what he called a crime that killed top commanders and nuclear scientists.
Shortly after the strikes, Iran launched over 100 drones toward Israel, according to the Israeli military, which is working to intercept them. Isareli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated the operation will persist “as long as necessary”, Al Jazeera reported.
US President Donald Trump urged Iran to pursue a nuclear deal before it’s “too late,” while Secretary of State Marco Rubio reaffirmed the US is not involved and warned Iran against targeting American bases.
Air India flight makes emergency landing in Phuket after bomb threat
A Delhi-bound Air India flight made an emergency landing in Phuket, Thailand, on Friday following a bomb threat, a day after the deadly crash in Ahmedabad. The plane returned shortly after takeoff, and all 156 passengers were safely evacuated. Authorities have not released details of the threat, according to Firstpost.
Meanwhile, recovery efforts continue following the Ahmedabad tragedy, in which Air India Flight AI171 crashed into residential quarters shortly after takeoff. At least 265 bodies have been recovered. Only one passenger survived. Union Home Minister Amit Shah stated that the fire, which was fueled by 1.25 lakh liters of aviation fuel, rendered rescue impossible. DNA tests are being conducted to identify victims.
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