Monsoon Disasters Kill 85 in Nepal as Rains Continue

Monsoon disasters have claimed at least 85 lives in Nepal over the past four months, with floods, landslides, and lightning strikes being the primary causes, according to Nepal Police. The period from April 14 to August 14 saw 19 flood deaths, 35 from landslides, 26 from lightning, four from heavy rain, and one from an avalanche.

Despite a slightly lower toll compared to the previous year, persistent heavy rainfall in recent days has triggered new fatalities and extensive damage across several districts. In Rolpa, landslides buried homes, resulting in the deaths of at least three individuals, including an elderly couple and their neighbor. Another landslide in the same district buried 13 people, with 10 bodies recovered so far.

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The monsoon is still active, and the risk of floods, landslides and other weather-related disasters remains high.

Further north in Bajura, a young woman was killed when a landslide swept away her home. Two other residents sustained injuries and are receiving medical treatment. Authorities are in discussions with local officials and the district disaster management committee regarding relocation and other necessary measures as the risk of further landslides remains high due to continuous rain.

In neighboring Jajarkot, floods destroyed five houses and a snack shop, displacing 38 residents who were moved to safer locations. Local administration and security agencies are continuing to assess the damage in affected areas, with rescue operations underway for those at risk.

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Authorities held discussions with local officials and the district disaster management committee on Friday over relocation and other measures as the rain continued and the risk of further landslides increased.