Relentless rain triggers floods, landslides across Nepal
Summary
Relentless rain has triggered floods and landslides across Nepal, inundating homes, sweeping away houses and disrupting road traffic in multiple districts. Authorities have evacuated thousands of people as river levels rise in Rupandehi, Chitwan, Karnali and the Koshi region.
Key Points
- Flooding from the Tinau river in Butwal swept away six houses and forced about 1,000 people to be evacuated overnight.
- The Narayani and Riu rivers in Chitwan crossed danger levels, while landslides blocked and restricted traffic on several highways and roads.
- River levels are still rising in Karnali districts including Dolpa, Humla, Mugu, Kalikot and Jumla, with multiple road blockages reported.
- Flooding from the Narayani and Saptakoshi rivers inundated 389 houses in Nawalparasi West and Saptari, displacing hundreds of families.
