Avalanche Warnings in Nepal
Avalanche 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 avalanche warnings
Avalanche warnings rate snowpack stability, usually on a five-level European or North American danger scale, and describe which aspects and elevations are most dangerous. Most victims trigger the avalanche themselves, so the rating matters most for backcountry and off-piste travel, and for settlements below avalanche paths.
Who issues avalanche 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
- Check the regional avalanche bulletin before any off-piste or backcountry tour.
- Carry transceiver, probe and shovel - and know how to use them.
- Avoid steep slopes after heavy snowfall, wind loading or a rapid warm-up.
Where the data comes from
Waarning reads public, key-free sources for Nepal: national avalanche warning services, national meteorological services, mountain rescue organisations, Copernicus. 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 avalanche 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 avalanche warnings for Nepal?
Yes. The dashboard loads the current values for Kathmandu from national avalanche warning services, national meteorological services, mountain rescue organisations, Copernicus. You can open it with one click and the location is already set.
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Generated 2026-10-14. Waarning is not an official warning service; in an emergency follow local authorities and emergency services.