Devastating Monsoon: Landslides and Floods Claim Nearly 200 Lives in Nepal

Nearly 200 lives have been lost in Nepal due to landslides and floods triggered by heavy monsoon rains over the past two months. Several provinces have been severely affected, with significant casualties and widespread displacement. Search operations are underway, and many houses have been inundated.

Nearly 200 lives have been lost in Nepal over the past two months due to landslides and floods caused by continuous monsoon rains, officials reported on Tuesday.

According to data from the Home Ministry, natural disasters have claimed three lives in the Kathmandu Valley, 27 in Koshi province, and eight in Madhesh province. Bagmati and Gandaki provinces reported 34 and 56 fatalities respectively.

Reports indicate that 15 people died in Sudurpaschim, 13 in Karnali, and 37 in Lumbini, leading to widespread devastation across the Himalayan nation. Injuries have been reported for 241 people, while search and rescue operations continue for 49 missing individuals. Monsoon-induced floods have also displaced nearly 5,000 people and inundated 384 homes.

(With inputs from agencies.)