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News in English (USA) / 29.09.2024 / 01:00

Devastating Floods and Landslides in Nepal Claim Lives

Nepal is currently experiencing a severe humanitarian crisis, as floods and landslides have resulted in the deaths of at least 66 people, with 69 more reported missing. The relentless rainfall has triggered swelling rivers, especially impacting the Kathmandu Valley where flooding has caused significant destruction. At least 32 fatalities have been confirmed in the capital alone, and rescue efforts are underway as authorities search for the missing. The disaster has submerged over 226 homes, and multiple landslides have buried vehicles, complicating rescue operations. In response to the ongoing disaster, Nepal has canceled all domestic flights due to heavy rain alerts. The situation remains dire as communities grapple with the aftermath of this catastrophic event.
BBC.com, The Guardian, The Kathmandu Post, Yahoo! Voices, Reuters, The Associated Press, Al Jazeera English, Phys.org, Nepali times, Bloomberg