Monsoon Watch: ICIMOD warns South Asia’s 2026 monsoon may be drier overall, but hazards stay high—short, intense downpours can still trigger floods and landslides, while weaker snow “water buffer” raises drought risk. Climate & Disaster Risk: A new HKH monsoon outlook flags below-average rainfall and above-average temperatures across Nepal, India, Bhutan and Pakistan, with flash-flood and glacial hazard threats persisting. Fertilizer Supply Crunch: India will supply 50,000 metric tons of chemical fertilizer to Nepal under a G2G deal, but in Sudurpashchim, 26 local units have failed to collect allocated stocks—prompting warnings of direct sale to farmers. Hydropower Delays: A government panel recommends cancelling licences of stalled hydropower projects even after PPAs, and calls for tighter timelines for environmental impact assessments and licensing reforms. Mango Import U-turn: Nepal says there is no ban on Indian mangoes—only phytosanitary checks and quarantine measures—after earlier reports of restrictions sparked trader anxiety. Everest Aftermath: A Sherpa climber, Dawa Sherpa, has been moved out of ICU after surviving days stranded near Everest’s “death zone,” reigniting debate over rescue delays and overcrowding impacts. Plastic Waste Learning: Bisleri represented India at a Kathmandu SACEP training on EPR and plastic credit systems, aiming to strengthen circular economy rules across South Asia.