Archive · 29 Sep 2026
Landslide Briefly Blocks Marsyangdi River Amid Nepal Monsoon Rains
Heavy rain caused a large landslide in Nepal’s Manang District.
The falling earth pushed debris into the Marsyangdi River.
The river was blocked for a few hours.
It later cleared and returned to normal.
Officials said there was no major damage from this blockage.
People living downstream were told to be careful.
Other rivers in Nepal were also briefly blocked by landslides.
More than 20 people have died in recent rain-related events, including five people in Palpa and one man in Baglung.
A massive landslide in Nepal’s Manang District sent debris into the Marsyangdi River on Sunday.
Parts of the river were blocked for several hours before returning to normal without major damage.
Authorities urged downstream residents and people in flood- and landslide-prone areas to remain alert.
More than 20 people have died in rain-related incidents across Nepal in recent days, officials said.
Five people died when a house was buried in Palpa, while a man died after falling near the swollen Kali Gandaki River in Baglung.
- Who
- Residents of downstream and hazard-prone areas, local authorities, and people affected by landslides and floods in Nepal.
- What
- A landslide briefly blocked the Marsyangdi River, while other rain-related incidents caused deaths and disruptions elsewhere in Nepal.
- When
- Sunday, September 28, 2026; other reported deaths occurred over the preceding few days.
- Where
- Manang District and other areas including Palpa, Mustang, and Baglung in Nepal.
- Why
- Incessant monsoon rains triggered landslides, river blockages, flooding, and erosion.
- Main location
- Manang District, Nepal
- Affected river
- Marsyangdi River
- River blockage
- Parts of the river were blocked for a few hours before clearing.
- Recent rain-related deaths
- More than 20 people across Nepal over the past few days, according to officials.
- Palpa deaths
- Five people were killed when a house was buried by a landslide.
- Baglung death
- A 55-year-old man died after falling from a cliff while watching the swollen Kali Gandaki River.
- Earlier flash floods
- The August 26 flash floods killed at least 1,453 people and left more than 5,000 missing, according to the report.