A damaged vehicle is seen amid mud and debris in a flood-affected area following heavy monsoon rains in Kathmandu on September 29, 2024. - Residents of Nepal's flood-hit capital returned to their mud-caked homes on September 29, to survey the wreckage of devastating floods that have killed at least 104 people across the Himalayan republic. (Photo by PRAKASH MATHEMA / AFP)
The death toll from landslides and floods in Nepal has climbed to 200, with most casualties occurring in the valley surrounding the capital, Kathmandu, over the past two days.
According to authorities, 194 more people have been injured, and 30 others are still reported missing as search and rescue operations continue. Around 4,500 individuals have been rescued but the devastation has left dozens of homes destroyed.
The Saptari district has been particularly hard-hit, with over 1,000 homes submerged by floodwaters. Local authorities estimate that nearly 3,300 homes have been destroyed nationwide, and at least 14 bridges have been damaged, disrupting transportation and access to affected communities.
In response to the disaster, Prime Minister Prakashman Singh convened an emergency meeting with all political forces on Sunday. He urged citizens to act with unity and brotherhood, emphasizing that the government had mobilized all available resources to address the impact of the ongoing monsoon rains.
Approximately 400 flights were canceled between Friday and Saturday due to the severe weather, and many roads remain blocked by landslides. One of the deadliest incidents occurred along the Prithvi Highway in Jyaplekhola, where at least 35 bodies were recovered from vehicles, including a submerged bus. Several cars remain stranded in the debris, according to police reports.
All photos by Agence France-Presse
A damaged vehicle is seen amid mud and debris in a flood-affected area following heavy monsoon rains in Kathmandu on September 29, 2024. – Residents of Nepal’s flood-hit capital returned to their mud-caked homes on September 29, to survey the wreckage of devastating floods that have killed at least 104 people across the Himalayan republic. (Photo by PRAKASH MATHEMA / AFP)A pet dog sits amid the belongings of flood-affected residents following heavy monsoon rains in Kathmandu on September 29, 2024. – Residents of Nepal’s flood-hit capital returned to their mud-caked homes on September 29, to survey the wreckage of devastating floods that have killed at least 104 people across the Himalayan republic. (Photo by PRAKASH MATHEMA / AFP)Residents clean mud outside their houses in a flood-affected area following heavy monsoon rains in Kathmandu on September 29, 2024. – Residents of Nepal’s flood-hit capital returned to their mud-caked homes on September 29, to survey the wreckage of devastating floods that have killed at least 104 people across the Himalayan republic. (Photo by PRAKASH MATHEMA / AFP)A man walks through a flood-affected area following heavy monsoon rains at a fruit market in Kathmandu on September 29, 2024. – Residents of Nepal’s flood-hit capital returned to their mud-caked homes on September 29, to survey the wreckage of devastating floods that have killed at least 104 people across the Himalayan republic. (Photo by PRAKASH MATHEMA / AFP)Residents climb over a rooftop as their neighbourhood submerged in flood waters after the Bagmati River overflowed following heavy monsoon rains in Kathmandu on September 28, 2024. – Floods and landslides caused by heavy downpours in Nepal killed at least 10 people across the Himalayan country, with rescue teams searching for 18 missing, a disaster official said on September 28. (Photo by PRAKASH MATHEMA / AFP)A man carrying a sack of flour wades through flood waters after the Bagmati River overflowed following heavy monsoon rains in Kathmandu on September 28, 2024. – Floods and landslides caused by heavy downpours in Nepal killed at least 10 people across the Himalayan country, with rescue teams searching for 18 missing, a disaster official said on September 28. (Photo by PRAKASH MATHEMA / AFP)Residents stand along a street as they inspect flood waters after the Bishnumati river overflowed during monsoon rains in Kathmandu on September 28, 2024. – Floods and landslides caused by heavy downpours in Nepal killed at least 10 people across the Himalayan country, with rescue teams searching for 18 missing, a disaster official said on September 28. (Photo by PRAKASH MATHEMA / AFP)Residents clean a flooded street after the Balkhu river overflowed during monsoon rains in Kathmandu on September 28, 2024. – Floods and landslides caused by heavy downpours in Nepal killed at least 10 people across the Himalayan country, with rescue teams searching for 18 missing, a disaster official said on September 28. (Photo by PRAKASH MATHEMA / AFP)A general view shows an area submerged in flood waters after the Bagmati river overflowed during monsoon rains in Kathmandu on September 28, 2024. – Floods and landslides caused by heavy downpours in Nepal killed at least 10 people across the Himalayan country, with rescue teams searching for 18 missing, a disaster official said on September 28. (Photo by PRAKASH MATHEMA / AFP)Residents stand along a street as they inspect flood waters after the Bagmati river overflowed during monsoon rains in Kathmandu on September 28, 2024. – Floods and landslides caused by heavy downpours in Nepal killed at least 10 people across the Himalayan country, with rescue teams searching for 18 missing, a disaster official said on September 28. (Photo by PRAKASH MATHEMA / AFP)
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