According to the latest data from the Armed Police Force (APF) and Nepal Police, torrential rainfall has caused Nepal Floods and landslides, killing 112 people in the last 24 hours. In addition to the dead, 68 people remain missing, and approximately 100 have been injured. The hardest-hit district is Kavrepalanchowk, which has reported 34 deaths, followed by Lalitpur (20) and Dhading (15). Other districts impacted include Kathmandu, Makwanpur, Sindhupalchowk, Dolakha, Panchthar, Bhaktapur, Dhankuta, Solukhumbu, Ramchhap, Mahottari, and Sunsari.

The severe rains began on Thursday and have already caused many flash floods and landslides throughout the country. Bishwo Adhikari, Deputy Spokesperson for the Nepal Police, revealed that 66 persons perished in various places, including 34 in the Kathmandu Valley. As rescue efforts continue, almost 3,000 people have been moved to safer locations, and over 60 people have been treated for injuries caused by the accident.

Nepal Floods: Widespread Damage and Rescue Efforts are Underway

The devastation is massive, with the Kathmandu Valley suffering substantial damage. Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak stated that all essential security agencies, including the Nepal Army, Armed Police Force, and Nepal Police, actively engage in search and rescue activities. Their efforts are centred on rescuing those stuck under debris or stranded due to flooding.

Kathmandu had record-breaking rainfall on Saturday, with 323 millimetres pouring in 24 hours, the greatest total in 54 years. This intense weather event took place by a combination of water vapour from the Bay of Bengal and a low-pressure system that formed over the area. The National Disaster Risk Reduction Management Authority (NDRRMA) has issued disaster alerts in 56 of Nepal’s 77 districts, advising citizens to remain attentive and take appropriate precautions as the rains are forecast to persist.

Landslides and Nepal Floods have caused major highways to be closed in 63 areas around the country, greatly disrupting travel. Acting Prime Minister and Minister for Urban Development Prakash Man Singh convened an emergency meeting on Sunday, bringing together top government ministries and security officials to assess the situation and speed up relief efforts. In response, the government closed all schools nationwide for three days and rescheduled pending exams. Power disruptions were common, particularly in Kathmandu, where flooding damaged the main transmission line. However, electricity was restored by the evening.

Landslides have exacerbated the Kathmandu situation, blocking all city entry points. 226 dwellings have been swamped, and almost 3,000 security troops have been deployed in flood-affected areas to assist with evacuation and rescue efforts.

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Monsoon Season Extended, Affecting Millions

This year’s monsoon season in Nepal generally lasts from mid-June to late September and has prolonged beyond its regular duration. The country has received more rainfall than the seasonal norm, with disastrous repercussions. The monsoon began on June 10 and dumped 1,586.3 millimetres of rain, above the average of 1,472 millimetres for the June-September season. The persistent rains have impacted 1.8 million people, and an estimated 412,000 families may be affected by monsoon-related disasters this year.

The government and international assistance organisations are attempting to help affected communities, but problems remain as floodwaters and landslides hamper transportation and communication connections. With additional rain expected in the coming days, the priority remains on safeguarding the safety of citizens in vulnerable areas and assisting those affected by the disaster.

As Nepal deals with the aftermath of this extreme weather event, the country is ready for new challenges, such as prolonged flooding and landslides. Authorities have asked individuals to exercise caution and cooperate with emergency services as they work tirelessly to reduce the disaster’s impact.

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