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Severe Storms Kill 21 Across Nepal, Triggering Floods and Landslides
Nepal has experienced several days of very heavy rain and storms.
The rain caused floods and landslides in many parts of the country.
At least 21 people died, five people are missing, and five were injured.
Many homes were destroyed or damaged, so about 3,000 people were moved to safer places.
Rescue workers used helicopters to reach some people trapped in mountain districts.
Officials sent warnings to people living near rivers and asked travelers to stop moving through dangerous areas.
Some landslides blocked rivers, creating a risk of sudden flooding downstream.
Separately, two bodies were found after an avalanche near Himlung Himal.
Officials and security forces remain on high alert while rescue and recovery work continues.
At least 21 people died, five remain missing, and five were injured after four days of severe weather across Nepal.
Landslides caused 14 deaths and five missing people, while floods caused four deaths and heavy rainfall caused three.
The storms destroyed 260 homes, damaged 80 others, and directly affected 247 families; about 3,000 residents were relocated.
Rainfall exceeded 100 millimeters at 106 monitoring stations, reaching 455.2 millimeters in Dumkuali, the highest reported total.
Authorities evacuated people, blocked dangerous roads, issued hundreds of thousands of warnings, and separately recovered two bodies after an avalanche at Himlung Himal.
- Who
- At least 21 people were killed, five are missing, and five were injured; emergency responders, security forces, and local authorities are conducting rescues.
- What
- Four days of torrential rain triggered floods, landslides, river blockages, evacuations, and an avalanche-related rescue operation.
- Where
- Across Nepal, including Baglung, Manang, Mustang, Nawalparasi, Kaski, Tanahun, and areas along the Narayani River.
- When
- The severe precipitation occurred from September 24–27; additional warnings and rescue efforts continued afterward, including on Sunday morning.
- Why
- A low-pressure system from the Bay of Bengal produced heavy rainfall, while continued rain and snowfall increased flooding, landslide, and avalanche risks.
Key facts
- Casualties
- At least 21 dead, five missing, and five injured.
- Homes affected
- 260 homes completely destroyed and 80 partially damaged.
- Families affected
- 247 families directly affected nationwide.
- Displacement
- Approximately 3,000 residents relocated to safer areas.
- Highest rainfall
- Dumkuali recorded 455.2 millimeters, followed by Pokhara with 407.2 millimeters and Anbu Khaireni with 373.2 millimeters.
- Warnings issued
- More than 814,000 early-warning text messages were sent to downstream flood-zone residents.
- Tourist exposure
- About 9,000 foreign tourists and trekkers were estimated to be in Nepal during the storms.
Quotes
Prem Bahadur Gharti Magar
Deputy Chairperson of Nishikhola Village Council in Baglung District
“In Nishikhola Village Council of Baglung District, four people have died after being buried in a landslide. The incident occurred this morning in Ward Number 3, Hardra”
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