| Department of Hydrology and Meteorology | |
| Native Name: | जल तथा मौसम विज्ञान विभाग |
| Type: | Department |
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| Jurisdiction: | Government of Nepal |
| Headquarters: | Babarmahal, Kathmandu, Nepal |
| Budget: | Nrs. 651.5 Million (FY 2081/82) |
| Minister1 Name: | Jagadishwor Karmacharya |
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| Parent Department: | Ministry of Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation |
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| Agency Type: | Irrigation development and mentinance |
| Status: | Active |
| Minister Type: | Director General |
Department of Water Resources and Irrigation is a department under Ministry of Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation. Its mainly works by collecting datas related to hydrology and meteorology throughout Nepal and processing to publish and disseminate them.[1] [2]
Government of Nepal started hydro meteorological activities since 1962 AD. The activities were initiated as a section under the Department of Electricity which was later transferred to the Department of Irrigation. It was then upgraded to Department of Hydrology and Meteorology in 1988.[3]
The department and its branch offices are run by officers of Nepal Engineering Service (Civil/Hydrology).[4]
The department has 4 regional offices and several field offices for different river systems. A few other projects also run under the department.[5]