66 dead in Nepal floods and landslides
Sep 29, 2024
Kathmandu [Nepal], September 29: At least 66 people have died and scores of others are missing in Nepal due to severe floods and landslides triggered by late monsoon rains, authorities said.
According to Nepal police spokesperson Dan Bahadur Karki, at least 69 people remain missing across various regions of the Himalayan nation since late Friday.
In Kathmandu, swollen rivers have inundated thousands of homes, and major roads leading to the capital remain blocked by landslides.
Authorities have predicted further rainfall this week, prompting flood alerts for communities near major rivers.
Water levels in the Koshi and Gandak rivers are exceeding danger levels, posing a significant risk of flooding and severe damage in Nepal and the neighbouring Indian states of Bihar and Uttar Pradesh, a recurring issue each year.
Nepal's mountainous terrain and numerous rivers make the country particularly vulnerable to natural disasters.
Source: Qatar Tribune
