Monsoon disasters leave 85 dead as rains continue
Summary
Monsoon-related disasters have killed at least 85 people across Nepal in four months, with landslides, floods and lightning strikes continuing to cause deaths, injuries and damage. Fresh rain has triggered new landslides and flooding in districts including Rolpa, Bajura, Jajarkot, Baglung and Kaski, blocking roads and displacing families.
Key Points
- At least 85 people have died in monsoon-related disasters across Nepal from April 14 to August 14, while nine remain missing and 1,735 families have been affected.
- Fresh rain has triggered deadly landslides in Rolpa and Bajura, as well as floods that washed away houses and blocked roads in Jajarkot, Baglung and Kaski.
- The Bheri Corridor and several rural roads have been blocked, stranding vehicles, tourists and freight carriers and disrupting transport links.
- Nepal Police and the Nepali Army say they have deployed rescue personnel, equipment and standby teams nationwide for monsoon response.
