Nepal floods

2024 - 9 - 29

Torrential Rain Turns Nepal into a Water Wonderland... of Devastation!

Nepal Landslides in Nepal - Monsoon Rainfall - Natural Disasters - Nepal Floods - Rescue Operations in Nepal - Nepal

Heavy rains and relentless floods wreak havoc in Nepal, leading to schools closing and a soaring death toll! Dive into the astounding details!

Nepal is currently grappling with the worst flooding the nation has seen in over 50 years, as recent torrential rains have swept across the region leaving a trail of destruction in their wake. With reports indicating over 170 deaths and many more missing, the Government of Nepal has taken drastic measures, including the closure of schools and suspension of public transport to safeguard the citizens amidst the chaos. Communities are now mud-caked and grappling with the aftermath of devastating landslides that have buried vehicles and left many trapped.

As the relentless monsoon rains continued, meteorologists observed weather patterns so severe that they hadnโ€™t been recorded in decades. The heavy downpour has inundated homes, washed away roads, and made rescue operations challenging. From bustling Kathmandu to rural villages, the impact of natureโ€™s fury has been felt across the entire nation. Rescuers are laboring tirelessly to recover survivors and deliver aid; however, they are often met with treacherous conditions due to continuous rainfall and unstable ground.

Witnesses have reported scenes of astonishing destruction, registering the overwhelming scale of flooding after years of relative calm. Eyewitness accounts describe an almost surreal experience as residents witness firsthand the sheer power unleashed by nature's fury. Fortunately, thousands of individuals have been rescued from the deluge with relief operations underway to provide food and shelter for those affected.

In a bid to ensure public safety, weather experts are advising citizens to remain vigilant and prepared for more unpredictable weather patterns as climate change takes a toll on traditional weather cycles. With the current chaos, it's evident that what was once a season of warmth and celebration is now a period of mourning and recovery. Schools may be closed, but the resilience of the Nepalese people shines brightly amidst adversity.

Fun Fact: Did you know that Nepal is home to eight of the ten tallest mountains in the world, including Mount Everest? Besides magnificent landscapes, the changing climate is shrinking these glaciers, affecting the monsoon patterns crucial to the region.

So while we hope for sunny skies ahead, letโ€™s applaud the courage and strength of those dealing with the aftermath of these catastrophic floods. Let's also remember โ€” a little goes a long way. If you feel inspired, consider contributing to the relief efforts that help support affected communities. Every bit counts!

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Nepal floods follow most intense rainfall for more than half a century ... (Red Cross Red Crescent Climate Centre)

by Madhab Uprety, Climate Centre, Kathmandu* Nepalese meteorologists this weekend confirmed the rainfall that has caused devastating flash floods and ...

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Nepal closes schools as heavy rains bring country to standstill (Aljazeera.com)

Some 150 people killed and dozens missing after bad weather triggers floods and landslides. Nepal Floods. A tin shed lies partially submerged at the edge of the ...

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170 dead in Nepal floods after relentless monsoon rains (The Borneo Post)

KATHMANDU (Sept 30): Residents of Nepal's flood-hit capital returned to their mud-caked homes on Sunday to survey the wreckage of devastating floods that ...

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Nepal floods: Almost 150 dead and dozens missing after days of ... (BBC News)

Major floods and landslides in Nepal have killed at least 148 people and injured more than 100 across the Himalayan nation, police have reported.

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At Least 148 Are Dead in Floods and Landslides in Nepal (TIME)

Rescuers in Nepal recovered dozens of bodies from buses and other vehicles that were buried in landslides near the capital Kathmandu.

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Nepal shuts schools as floods and landslides kill more than 150 (FRANCE 24)

The death toll from flooding and landslides caused by heavy rains in Nepal has reached at least 151, with dozens of people still missing, officials said ...

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Nepal floods: Death toll exceeds 150, schools closed amid torrential ... (Hindustan Times)

Nepal floods: Witnesses reported that they had not seen flooding and devastation of this scale in the valley in the past 40-45 years. | World News.

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170 dead in Nepal floods, search ops on for 42 missing people (India Today)

Nepal Floods News: As many as 4000 people affected by flood-related incidents have been rescued and relief material has been provided.

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170 dead in Nepal's floods, landslides (Xinhua)

Rescuers evacuate residents trapped by flood in a neighborhood in Lalitpur, Nepal, Sept. 28, 2024. (Photo by Sulav Shrestha/Xinhua). KATHMANDU, Sept.

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Nepal's flood and landslides death toll rises to 170, several missing (Livemint)

At least 170 people have died, and 42 others are missing ;after torrential rains combined with ;floods and landslides wreaked havoc on Nepal in the past few ...

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Rescuers use zip lines and boats to reach survivors as Nepal ... (CNN)

Days of heavy monsoon rains in Nepal have triggered widespread flooding and landslides across the Himalayan nation, killing almost 200 people and causing ...

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170 dead in Nepal monsoon rains, floods (Malaysian Christian News)

A man carrying a sack of flour wades through flood waters after the Bagmati River overflowed following heavy monsoon rains in Kathmandu on Sept. 28.

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Death toll rises to 200 in Nepal floods, landslides; 30 still missing (Deccan Herald)

A woman carrying a chair walks along a muddy street as the floodwater recedes from a residential area that was flooded by the overflowing Bagmati River ...

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Nepal surveys damage after deadly floods kill at least 193 people (Aljazeera.com)

Officials reported on Monday that the death toll from the monsoon floods and landslides had risen to 193 around the Himalayan nation. At least 31 others were ...

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Flooding deaths in Nepal approach 200 as recovery work is stepped ... (NPR)

The number of people killed by flooding and landslides triggered by heavy rainfall over the weekend in Nepal has reached 193, while 31 people were still ...

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Nepal floods: 193 people dead, hundreds other displaced after ... (Livemint)

Heavy rainfall in Nepal has resulted in floods and landslides, claiming over 193 lives and leaving many missing. Rescue operations are ongoing, with efforts ...

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More than 200 dead in Nepal floods, as parts of Kathmandu left ... (The Guardian)

At least 30 stranded or missing and hundreds injured after heaviest monsoon rains in two decades.

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Nepal begins to assess damage after deadly rains, floods kill 192 (Reuters)

Nepal began on Monday to grapple with damage wrought by deadly floods and landslides triggered by heavy rains as residents faced the daunting task of ...

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