21 killed, 5 missing as rains wreck havoc
Summary
At least 21 people have died and five are missing as incessant rainfall triggered floods, landslides and strong winds across Nepal since September 25. Roads, bridges and dozens of houses have been damaged, while more than 1,200 people have been rescued.
Key Points
- At least 21 people have died, five are missing and five others have been injured in rain-triggered disasters across multiple districts since September 25.
- Floods and landslides have damaged dozens of houses, roads and bridges, with 1,284 people rescued so far.
- Baglung, Palpa, Myagdi and Dhanusha reported deaths and missing persons after houses were buried or collapsed in landslides.
- The swollen Kali Gandaki River swept away houses and bridges in Parbat, Gulmi and Syangja, disrupting transport links and forcing evacuations.
