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#13493462

25 Mar 2026

Spoonbill chicks beg their parent for food at a nest in the Orlando Wetlands in Christmas, Florida, on March 24, 2026. The chicks' straight bills will gradually flatten and widen into the distinct spoon shape as they mature.

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#13493463

25 Mar 2026

Spoonbill chicks beg their parent for food at a nest in the Orlando Wetlands in Christmas, Florida, on March 24, 2026. The chicks' straight bills will gradually flatten and widen into the distinct spoon shape as they mature.

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#13493464

25 Mar 2026

Spoonbill chicks beg their parent for food at a nest in the Orlando Wetlands in Christmas, Florida, on March 24, 2026. The chicks' straight bills will gradually flatten and widen into the distinct spoon shape as they mature.

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#13475119

20 Mar 2026

Rain clouds cover the skyline of Kathmandu Valley, Nepal, on March 20, 2026. Nepal experiences a sudden change in weather with rain and snowfall in many parts of the Himalayan nation, accompanied by strong winds. Numerous districts across the country see days turning dark due to thick clouds brought by the storm. The sudden weather change and reduced visibility create difficulties for vehicles, commuters, and pedestrians. According to the Meteorological Forecasting Division of the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology, the weather system causing the rain is gradually moving toward the northeast. The Division urges the public to remain cautious, as there is still a possibility of rain, hail, and windstorms in various parts of the country. It also advises people to avoid unnecessary travel and take necessary precautions to minimize potential damage caused by the adverse weather conditions.

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#13475120

20 Mar 2026

Rain clouds cover the skyline of Kathmandu Valley, Nepal, on March 20, 2026. Nepal experiences a sudden change in weather with rain and snowfall in many parts of the Himalayan nation, accompanied by strong winds. Numerous districts across the country see days turning dark due to thick clouds brought by the storm. The sudden weather change and reduced visibility create difficulties for vehicles, commuters, and pedestrians. According to the Meteorological Forecasting Division of the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology, the weather system causing the rain is gradually moving toward the northeast. The Division urges the public to remain cautious, as there is still a possibility of rain, hail, and windstorms in various parts of the country. It also advises people to avoid unnecessary travel and take necessary precautions to minimize potential damage caused by the adverse weather conditions.

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#13475121

20 Mar 2026

Rain clouds cover the skyline of Kathmandu Valley, Nepal, on March 20, 2026. Nepal experiences a sudden change in weather with rain and snowfall in many parts of the Himalayan nation, accompanied by strong winds. Numerous districts across the country see days turning dark due to thick clouds brought by the storm. The sudden weather change and reduced visibility create difficulties for vehicles, commuters, and pedestrians. According to the Meteorological Forecasting Division of the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology, the weather system causing the rain is gradually moving toward the northeast. The Division urges the public to remain cautious, as there is still a possibility of rain, hail, and windstorms in various parts of the country. It also advises people to avoid unnecessary travel and take necessary precautions to minimize potential damage caused by the adverse weather conditions.

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#13475122

20 Mar 2026

People in Kathmandu, Nepal, continue their daily activities using umbrellas after heavy rainfall on March 20, 2026. Nepal experiences a sudden change in weather with rain and snowfall in many parts of the Himalayan nation, accompanied by strong winds. Many districts across the country witness days turning dark due to thick clouds brought by the storm. The sudden weather change and reduced visibility cause difficulties for vehicles, commuters, and pedestrians. According to the Meteorological Forecasting Division of the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology, the weather system causing the rain is gradually moving toward the northeast. The Division urges the public to remain cautious, as there is still a possibility of rain, hail, and windstorms in various parts of the country. It also advises people to avoid unnecessary travel and take necessary precautions to minimize potential damage caused by the adverse weather conditions.

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#13475123

20 Mar 2026

Locals in Kathmandu, Nepal, continue their daily activities wearing raincoats after heavy rainfall on March 20, 2026. Nepal experiences a sudden change in weather with rain and snowfall in many parts of the Himalayan nation, accompanied by strong winds. Several districts across the country witness days turning dark due to thick clouds brought by the storm. The sudden weather change and reduced visibility cause difficulties for vehicles, commuters, and pedestrians. According to the Meteorological Forecasting Division of the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology, the weather system causing the rain is gradually moving toward the northeast. The Division urges the public to remain cautious, as there is still a possibility of rain, hail, and windstorms in various parts of the country. It also advises people to avoid unnecessary travel and take necessary precautions to minimize potential damage caused by the adverse weather conditions.

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#13475124

20 Mar 2026

People in Kathmandu, Nepal, continue their daily activities using umbrellas after heavy rainfall on March 20, 2026. Nepal experiences a sudden change in weather with rain and snowfall in many parts of the Himalayan nation, accompanied by strong winds. Many districts across the country witness days turning dark due to thick clouds brought by the storm. The sudden weather change and reduced visibility cause difficulties for vehicles, commuters, and pedestrians. According to the Meteorological Forecasting Division of the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology, the weather system causing the rain is gradually moving toward the northeast. The Division urges the public to remain cautious, as there is still a possibility of rain, hail, and windstorms in various parts of the country. It also advises people to avoid unnecessary travel and take necessary precautions to minimize potential damage caused by the adverse weather conditions.

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#13475125

20 Mar 2026

People in Kathmandu, Nepal, continue their daily activities using umbrellas after heavy rainfall on March 20, 2026. Nepal experiences a sudden change in weather with rain and snowfall in many parts of the Himalayan nation, accompanied by strong winds. Many districts across the country witness days turning dark due to thick clouds brought by the storm. The sudden weather change and reduced visibility cause difficulties for vehicles, commuters, and pedestrians. According to the Meteorological Forecasting Division of the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology, the weather system causing the rain is gradually moving toward the northeast. The Division urges the public to remain cautious, as there is still a possibility of rain, hail, and windstorms in various parts of the country. It also advises people to avoid unnecessary travel and take necessary precautions to minimize potential damage caused by the adverse weather conditions.

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#13475126

20 Mar 2026

People in Kathmandu, Nepal, continue their daily activities using umbrellas after heavy rainfall on March 20, 2026. Nepal experiences a sudden change in weather with rain and snowfall in many parts of the Himalayan nation, accompanied by strong winds. Many districts across the country witness days turning dark due to thick clouds brought by the storm. The sudden weather change and reduced visibility cause difficulties for vehicles, commuters, and pedestrians. According to the Meteorological Forecasting Division of the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology, the weather system causing the rain is gradually moving toward the northeast. The Division urges the public to remain cautious, as there is still a possibility of rain, hail, and windstorms in various parts of the country. It also advises people to avoid unnecessary travel and take necessary precautions to minimize potential damage caused by the adverse weather conditions.

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#13475127

20 Mar 2026

Rain clouds cover the skyline of Kathmandu Valley, Nepal, on March 20, 2026. Nepal experiences a sudden change in weather with rain and snowfall in many parts of the Himalayan nation, accompanied by strong winds. Numerous districts across the country see days turning dark due to thick clouds brought by the storm. The sudden weather change and reduced visibility create difficulties for vehicles, commuters, and pedestrians. According to the Meteorological Forecasting Division of the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology, the weather system causing the rain is gradually moving toward the northeast. The Division urges the public to remain cautious, as there is still a possibility of rain, hail, and windstorms in various parts of the country. It also advises people to avoid unnecessary travel and take necessary precautions to minimize potential damage caused by the adverse weather conditions.

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#13475128

20 Mar 2026

People in Kathmandu, Nepal, run to take shelter from sudden rainfall on March 20, 2026. Nepal experiences a sudden change in weather with rain and snowfall in many parts of the country, accompanied by strong winds. Several districts witness days turning dark due to thick clouds brought by the storm. The sudden weather change and reduced visibility cause difficulties for vehicles, commuters, and pedestrians. According to the Meteorological Forecasting Division of the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology, the weather system causing the rain is gradually moving toward the northeast. The Division urges the public to remain cautious, as there is still a possibility of rain, hail, and windstorms in various parts of the country. It also advises people to avoid unnecessary travel and take necessary precautions to minimize potential damage caused by the adverse weather conditions.

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#13475129

20 Mar 2026

People in Kathmandu, Nepal, run to take shelter from sudden rainfall on March 20, 2026. Nepal experiences a sudden change in weather with rain and snowfall in many parts of the country, accompanied by strong winds. Several districts witness days turning dark due to thick clouds brought by the storm. The sudden weather change and reduced visibility cause difficulties for vehicles, commuters, and pedestrians. According to the Meteorological Forecasting Division of the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology, the weather system causing the rain is gradually moving toward the northeast. The Division urges the public to remain cautious, as there is still a possibility of rain, hail, and windstorms in various parts of the country. It also advises people to avoid unnecessary travel and take necessary precautions to minimize potential damage caused by the adverse weather conditions.

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#13475130

20 Mar 2026

Rain clouds cover the skyline of Kathmandu Valley, Nepal, on March 20, 2026. Nepal experiences a sudden change in weather with rain and snowfall in many parts of the Himalayan nation, accompanied by strong winds. Numerous districts across the country see days turning dark due to thick clouds brought by the storm. The sudden weather change and reduced visibility create difficulties for vehicles, commuters, and pedestrians. According to the Meteorological Forecasting Division of the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology, the weather system causing the rain is gradually moving toward the northeast. The Division urges the public to remain cautious, as there is still a possibility of rain, hail, and windstorms in various parts of the country. It also advises people to avoid unnecessary travel and take necessary precautions to minimize potential damage caused by the adverse weather conditions.

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#13441564

13 Mar 2026

Air pollution that blankets major cities, including the Kathmandu Valley, begins to decline gradually after continued thunderstorms and rainfall in Kathmandu, Nepal, on March 13, 2026. The air quality index that reaches 178 now decreases. The Weather and Hydrological Measuring Office located at Narayani Basin Field Office, Chitwan, of Bagmati Province records the highest 126.2 millimeters of rainfall, 102.2 millimeters of rain at Lamjung Gharedhunga Centre of Gandaki Province, and 90 millimeters of rain at Barpak Centre of Gorkha. Likewise, 98.4 millimeters of rain is recorded at Katari of Udayapur and 96.4 millimeters of rain at Chandragadhi Airport Centre of Jhapa. An AQI value between 0 and 50 is considered good, 51 and 100 as moderate, 101 and 150 as unhealthy for sensitive groups, 151 and 200 as unhealthy, 201 and 300 as very unhealthy, and above 300 as hazardous.

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