13 hrs ago

Nepal Landslides and Floods Kill at Least 21, Disrupting Lives

Heavy rain caused floods, landslides and an avalanche in parts of Nepal.

These disasters damaged homes and forced some people to move to safer places.

At least 21 people were reported dead, and five were missing in one account.

Another report cited 24 deaths and 14 missing people across several districts.

In Baglung, landslides buried houses and killed 10 people.

Near Chame, falling earth blocked a river and created a temporary lake.

The lake became about one metre lower as water began flowing more freely.

An avalanche on Himlung Himal also killed at least four people, including climbers or support workers.

Key facts

Reported latest death toll: At least 21 people; another circulated account cited 24 deaths across several districts.
Missing people: Five people were reported missing in one account; another cited 14 missing.
Baglung casualties: Nepal Police reported 10 deaths and one missing person after landslides buried houses.
Homes affected: Severe weather completely destroyed 260 homes and partially damaged 80 others.
Families affected: Nearly 250 families were affected by the severe weather.
Chame lake: A lake formed after flooding blocked the Marsyangdi River and later fell by about one metre.
Himlung Himal: At least four bodies were recovered after an avalanche struck the 7,126-metre summit.

indianexpress.com · 13 hrs ago