Heavy rain kills at least 17 across western Nepal
Summary
Continuous rainfall has killed at least 17 people across western and south-central Nepal, with floods and landslides displacing more than 1,400 residents and damaging hundreds of homes, bridges and public buildings. Baglung, Palpa, Parbat, Nawalparasi East and other districts are among the hardest hit, while rescue and relief operations continue.
Key Points
- At least 17 people have died in rain-related disasters in western and south-central Nepal, with 1,451 people displaced from 419 households.
- Baglung, Palpa and Parbat are among the worst affected areas, with homes, bridges, government offices and livestock heavily damaged.
- The Kaligandaki and Narayani rivers have caused major flooding, cutting road links and forcing residents to move to safer locations.
- In Palpa and Dhanusha, landslides killed several people, while rescue and relief operations are still under way.
