Three dead as landslides sweep houses in Nepal's Rolpa and Jajarkot districts

Monsoon rains have triggered deadly landslides in western Nepal, killing at least three people and burying homes. In Jajarkot district, a 54-year-old man and his mother were found dead after a landslide buried them in their home.

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Repeated landslides along the roads leading to the area have made access difficult, officials said.

Rescue teams faced significant challenges reaching the affected areas due to repeated landslides blocking roads. In Rolpa district, a 72-year-old woman died when a landslide engulfed her house. Another landslide damaged a separate home, though no injuries were reported.

These incidents follow a week of heavy rain across Rolpa, which has already caused 19 deaths from landslides and lightning. Earlier in the week, a devastating landslide in Thabang Rural Municipality buried 12 houses and killed 13 people.

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Police said Ammi Gurung was asleep when the landslide struck following hours of heavy rain.

Authorities are urging residents in landslide-prone areas to stay vigilant and relocate to safer ground if they notice signs of instability. Security agencies and local administrations are increasing monitoring and preparedness efforts as the saturated slopes remain precarious.

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Authorities have urged people living in vulnerable areas to remain alert and move to safer locations if they see signs of an impending landslide.