Heavy rainfall and storms have caused devastating floods and landslides in parts of India and Nepal, resulting in the deaths of at least 19 people. The floods and landslides have also left 10 people missing and five injured. The affected areas include the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh and the neighboring country of Nepal. The floods have caused widespread damage, with 117 homes affected in Uttar Pradesh.
In Uttar Pradesh, 15 people were killed and five injured in the past 48 hours. The state's disaster management authorities reported that the heavy rainfall and storms affected 63 districts, with the rainfall amounting to 19 times the normal average in the 24 hours leading up to Saturday. The floods have caused significant damage to infrastructure and homes, with many areas affected.
In Nepal, four people, including three children and a woman, were killed when a landslide buried their home in the village of Nishi Khola in the Baglung district. According to Krishna Prasad Acharya, the top administrative official in the district, the landslide occurred while the family was asleep. The incident highlights the risks faced by communities in the region during the monsoon season.
Ten Nepali workers are missing after a snow avalanche buried the base camp for the 7,126-meter Himalung Himal mountain in the Manang district. The workers were setting up tents for foreign climbers who were not present at the time of the avalanche. The incident has raised concerns about the safety of workers in the region.
The Nepalese authorities have warned of the possibility of flash floods in 49 districts out of 77 in the country. More than half of the districts are at high risk of normal or flash floods due to rising water levels in rivers and their tributaries. The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority has identified areas that need to remain on high alert.
The floods have also caused significant damage to infrastructure, including power generation projects. The Rahojanga river floods damaged the structural integrity and transmission towers of a 40-megawatt hydroelectric power project. A technical team has been deployed to assess the damage and work on rehabilitating the project.
In India, 30 river monitoring stations across seven states are facing a critical situation, with water levels ranging between danger marks and previous flood levels. The floods and landslides have disrupted communication services in parts of Nepal, with damaged fiber optic cables and power supply networks. The authorities are working to restore services and provide assistance to affected communities.
Key points
- At least 19 people killed in floods and landslides in India and Nepal.
- 10 people missing after snow avalanche in Nepal's Manang district.
- Authorities warn of flash flood risks in 49 Nepalese districts.
