Archive · 28 Sep 2026
Nepal Storms Kill 21, Trigger Floods and Landslides
Nepal had four days of very heavy rain and storms.
The bad weather caused floods and landslides in many places.
At least 21 people died, five are missing, and five were injured.
Landslides caused most of the reported deaths.
Hundreds of homes were destroyed or damaged, and about 3,000 people moved to safer places.
Rescue teams used helicopters to help people trapped in mountain districts.
Officials warned people near rivers and stopped traffic on dangerous roads.
Some landslides blocked rivers, which could cause sudden flooding downstream.
Separately, two bodies were found after an avalanche near Himlung Himal.
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; floods caused four deaths, while heavy rainfall caused three.
The disaster destroyed 260 homes, damaged 80 others, affected 247 families, and displaced about 3,000 residents.
Rainfall exceeded 100 millimeters at 106 monitoring stations, reaching 455.2 millimeters in Dumkuali.
Authorities evacuated residents, blocked hazardous roads, issued more than 814,000 flood warnings, and recovered two bodies after an avalanche at Himlung Himal.
- Who
- At least 21 people were killed, five are missing, and five were injured; authorities, security forces, and local responders are conducting rescue and recovery work.
- What
- Torrential rain caused floods, landslides, evacuations, river blockages, and a separate avalanche-related rescue operation.
- When
- The heaviest rainfall occurred from September 24–27; warnings and rescue operations continued afterward, including on Sunday morning.
- Where
- Across Nepal, including Baglung, Manang, Mustang, Nawalparasi, Kaski, Tanahun, and areas along the Narayani River.
- Why
- A low-pressure system from the Bay of Bengal produced heavy precipitation, while continued rain and snowfall increased flood, landslide, and avalanche risks.
- Casualties
- At least 21 dead, five missing, and five injured.
- Damage
- 260 homes were destroyed and 80 were partially damaged.
- Families affected
- 247 families were directly affected nationwide.
- Displacement
- Approximately 3,000 residents were relocated to safer areas.
- Rainfall records
- Dumkuali recorded 455.2 millimeters, followed by Pokhara with 407.2 millimeters and Anbu Khaireni with 373.2 millimeters.
- Warnings
- More than 814,000 early-warning text messages were sent to downstream flood-zone residents.
- Tourists
- About 9,000 foreign tourists and trekkers were estimated to be in Nepal during the storms.
