At least 120 people have died in Nepal after heavy monsoon rains triggered floods and landslides across the country, with dozens more still missing, according to officials.
The worst-hit areas include the Kathmandu Valley and several districts in the eastern and central regions, where rivers breached their banks and buried homes under mud and debris. Rescue teams, including military personnel, have been deployed to search for survivors and recover bodies.
Rescue and Relief Efforts
More than 50 people are reported missing, and authorities fear the toll could rise as communication links are restored to remote villages. Helicopters have been used to airlift stranded residents, while ground crews work to clear blocked highways and bridges.
Emergency shelters have been set up for displaced families, and relief supplies such as food, water, and medicine are being distributed. The government has urged residents in vulnerable areas to move to higher ground as further rain is forecast.
Impact and Response
The floods have damaged hundreds of homes, destroyed crops, and disrupted road and power networks, affecting thousands of people. The full extent of the damage is still being assessed, and officials say recovery will take time.
Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has announced financial compensation for the families of the deceased and promised swift support for those affected. International aid agencies have also offered assistance, though no formal appeal has been launched yet.
