Scores dead as rains batter Nepal’s east and south
Summary
Late monsoon rains have caused severe flooding and landslides across eastern and southern Nepal, leading to at least 47 deaths and displacing over 25,000 people, particularly in Ilam, Jhapa, and surrounding districts.
Key Points
- Late monsoon rains have caused widespread landslides and flooding mainly in Bagmati, Madhesh, and Koshi provinces of Nepal.
- Ilam district was the worst affected with 37 deaths due to landslides triggered by heavy rainfall.
- Severe floods in Jhapa displaced over 25,000 people, submerging nearly 5,500 homes across several rivers.
- Four trekkers from Bhaktapur went missing after being swept away by strong currents in Rasuwa district’s Bering stream.
