ICIMOD Warns of Flood, Landslide Risks Despite Weak Monsoon Forecast

Kathmandu, June 11: The International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) has projected below-normal monsoon rainfall across parts of the Hindu Kush Himalayan (HKH) region, including Nepal, while warning that the risk of floods, landslides and other climate-related hazards remains high.

According to the HKH Monsoon Outlook 2026, Nepal, Bhutan, India and Pakistan are likely to experience lower-than-normal rainfall during the June-September monsoon season. However, temperatures across much of the region are expected to remain above normal.