Wildfire Warnings in Nepal
Wildfire Warnings for Nepal (South Asia) come from Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM), National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA). This page explains what these warnings mean, which authority publishes them, and how to check the current status for Kathmandu.
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At a glance
- countryNepal · Asia
- reference cityKathmandu (27.72, 85.32)
- emergencyPrimary emergency number100 / 101 / 102
- risk profileearthquake, landslide, flood, avalanche, cold, storm, epidemic, wildfire
What counts as a wildfire warnings
Wildfire warnings combine a fire danger rating with active fire alerts and evacuation orders. Fire weather depends on temperature, humidity, wind and the state of vegetation, so a red flag or catastrophic rating can be issued before any fire exists. Evacuation levels and "leave now" orders come from the fire or civil protection authority, not from the weather service.
Who issues wildfire warnings in Nepal
- meteoDepartment of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM)
- civilNational Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA)
Warning levels, colours and terminology are set nationally. Always read the warning text of the issuing authority: it names the affected districts, the expected time window and the recommended action.
If a warning is active in Nepal
- Report smoke immediately and leave early rather than late.
- Keep a go-bag with documents, medication, water and a radio.
- Close windows and vents; smoke is often the first health hazard.
Where the data comes from
Waarning reads public, key-free sources for Nepal: NASA EONET, Copernicus EFFIS, national fire services, national meteorological services. Measurements and official warnings are shown separately, and official warnings always keep the name of the authority that issued them.
Frequently asked questions
Who issues wildfire warnings in Nepal?
Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM), National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA). Waarning does not issue warnings; it aggregates the public feeds of these bodies and links back to the original source.
What is the emergency number in Nepal?
The primary emergency number is 100 / 101 / 102. Use it for a life-threatening situation; for non-urgent reports use the local police station number.
Does Waarning show live wildfire warnings for Nepal?
Yes. The dashboard loads the current values for Kathmandu from NASA EONET, Copernicus EFFIS, national fire services, national meteorological services. You can open it with one click and the location is already set.
More warnings for Nepal
- Severe Weather Warnings
- Flood Warnings
- Cold and Snow Warnings
- Air Quality Warnings
- Earthquake Alerts
- Landslide Warnings
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Generated 2026-10-18. Waarning is not an official warning service; in an emergency follow local authorities and emergency services.