Archive · 28 Sep 2026
Fresh floods and landslides kill 21 in Nepal
Heavy rain has caused floods and landslides in many parts of Nepal.
At least 21 people have died in the latest incidents.
Five people died when a landslide buried a house in Palpa district.
Floodwater from the Tinau River swept away six houses in Butwal.
About 1,000 people were moved to safer places because many homes were at risk.
Rivers in Chitwan also rose above their danger levels.
Landslides blocked roads and disrupted travel in several areas.
Officials are telling people in risky places to stay alert while the rain continues.
At least 21 people have died in floods, landslides, lightning and other rain-related incidents across Nepal.
A landslide buried a house in Palpa district, killing five people whose bodies were recovered Sunday.
Floodwaters from the Tinau River swept away six houses in Butwal after crossing its danger level.
Authorities evacuated about 1,000 people as roughly 200 houses faced flood risk near Butwal.
The latest rainfall produced 439 monsoon-related incidents over five days, while security personnel rescued 1,284 people.
- Who
- At least 21 people in Nepal were killed, while security personnel rescued 1,284 affected people.
- What
- Floods, landslides, lightning and other rain-related incidents caused deaths, destroyed or inundated homes, and disrupted roads.
- When
- Over the past few days; the latest incidents occurred over five days, including Saturday night and Sunday.
- Where
- Across Nepal, including Palpa, Rupandehi, Chitwan, Nawalparasi West, Saptari and Karnali province.
- Why
- Relentless monsoon rainfall caused rivers and streams to cross danger levels, triggering flooding and landslides.
- Latest death toll
- At least 21 people
- Reported incidents
- 439 monsoon-related incidents over five days
- People rescued
- 1,284 by security personnel
- Butwal evacuations
- About 1,000 people
- Homes at risk near Butwal
- Around 200 houses
- Tinau River damage
- Six houses swept away
- Earlier flash-flood toll
- At least 1,453 killed last month, with more than 5,000 missing