Kathmandu: As a result of heavy rainfall and continuous storms in Nepal, at least 21 people have lost their lives and five others are missing. These incidents began four days ago, leading to floods and landslides in various regions of the country.
Damages Caused by Landslides and Floods
According to official reports, landslides have been the main cause of casualties, with 14 people losing their lives and five others missing. Additionally, four people have died due to floods and three others due to continuous rainfall.
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This situation has affected 247 families across the country, leading to the complete destruction of 260 homes and minor damage to 80 residential units. The storms and heavy rainfall, caused by a low-pressure system in the Bay of Bengal, have impacted various regions of Nepal from September 24 to 27.
Relief Efforts and Warnings
In response to rising water levels and the risks of landslides, rescue teams have relocated about 3,000 people from high-risk areas to safe locations. The rescue operations have included armed police units and local officials who have provided food and essential aid to homeless families. In affected mountainous areas, such as Jajarkot, Myagdi, and Sankhuwasabha, individuals who were trapped were rescued using rescue helicopters.
The estimated number of foreign tourists and climbers active in Nepal during the rainfall was around 9,000. In collaboration with the Nepal Tourism Board and local agencies, safety warnings were issued to tourists in vulnerable areas.
The Nepal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority announced that rainfall monitoring stations recorded a total rainfall of over 100 millimeters at 106 locations during these four days. The highest rainfall was recorded in Damakwali, Nawalparasi with 455.2 millimeters, followed by Pokhara with 407.2 millimeters.
This organization has also issued serious warnings for residents in downstream river areas, urging them to exercise necessary caution.
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