Extreme Heat Risk in Kathmandu, Nepal
Risk Level: High — Score 5/10
Key Risk Factors
- Moderate risk rating for Kathmandu based on ThinkHazard (Extreme heat)
- 24 events recorded in proximity in recent decades
- 3 event(s) in the last 12 months
- Largest recent event exposed 10,400,000 people
Peak season: June-September
Last significant event: Extreme Cold - Northern Nepal (2026-01-16) — 10,400,000 people exposed
Highest Risk Cities for Extreme Heats
How Kathmandu Compares
Notable Extreme Heat Events Near Kathmandu
Extreme Cold - Northern Nepal
January 15, 2026 — WARNING
10,400,000 people exposed; $20,794M capital exposed
Extreme Cold - Northern Nepal
November 30, 2025 — WARNING
8,670,000 people exposed; $16,893M capital exposed
Extreme Heat - Lowlands Nepal
June 5, 2023 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Extreme Cold - Nepal
January 8, 2018 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Extreme Heat - Nepal
June 1, 2023 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Extreme Heat Preparedness Tips
- 1.Stay hydrated — drink water regularly even if you don’t feel thirsty
- 2.Avoid outdoor activities during peak heat hours (10 AM – 4 PM)
- 3.Know the signs of heat exhaustion and heat stroke
- 4.Check on elderly neighbors and those without air conditioning
- 5.Never leave children or pets in a parked vehicle
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How this data is built
Kathmandu, Nepal extreme heat risk combines Historical Event Intelligence with authoritative hazard modeling from the Geospatial Intelligence Layers catalog. Live extreme heat monitoring is available through the Event Intelligence API and the DisasterAWARE Platform.
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