Nepal Floods: Nepal Floods Kill 24 as Heavy Rain Triggers Landslides and River Swells

Nepal Floods: Nepal is once again dealing with widespread flooding and landslides after several days of heavy rain. At least 24 people have died and 14 others are missing, according to the latest reports from authorities. Rescue teams are continuing their search in several affected districts.

One of the most striking incidents was reported in the Kali Gandaki region, where a section of a mountainside suddenly collapsed into the swollen river. A video of the landslide shows the slope giving way within seconds, sending debris towards the river as people nearby rushed away from the area.

The heavy rainfall has affected roads, bridges and settlements in different parts of the country. Several highways have been blocked by landslides, while the swollen Kali Gandaki River swept away a motorable bridge on the Beni Jomsom Korala road, cutting road access to Mustang.

River levels have also become a major concern. The Narayani River crossed the nine metre warning level and entered nearby settlements, prompting authorities to issue alerts for communities living along the river. The Tinau and other rivers have also caused flooding and damage in several locations.

The situation around the Kali Gandaki River has forced officials to take precautions at a major hydropower facility. Three gates of the Mirmi Dam linked to the 144 MW Kali Gandaki A hydropower project were opened fully after the river rose to dangerous levels. Power generation at the project was also stopped.

Several districts in Gandaki Province have reported deaths and extensive damage. Manang, Myagdi, Baglung and Parbat are among the areas badly affected by floods and landslides. Search and rescue operations have been complicated by continued rainfall and difficult terrain.

Authorities have also moved people away from high risk areas. Thousands of residents have been evacuated as water levels rose and landslides threatened homes and settlements. Emergency teams, police and security personnel are involved in rescue and relocation efforts.

The latest disaster comes only weeks after Nepal suffered a much larger flash flood disaster in August. That earlier event caused more than 1,400 deaths and thousands of people were reported missing in subsequent official updates.

For now, the focus remains on finding missing people and moving families living in vulnerable areas to safer locations. Authorities are also working to reopen blocked roads and assess damage to infrastructure as the rain continues.

The casualty figures from the latest rainfall are still being updated as search operations continue. Officials have urged people in flood and landslide prone areas to remain alert and follow evacuation instructions.