Heavy downpours and severe thunderstorms across India and Nepal have left at least 70 people dead and 11 others missing following widespread flooding and landslides, according to Reuters reports. Local authorities confirmed that swelling rivers have breached danger marks across multiple districts, paralyzing infrastructure and trapping residents.
Uttar Pradesh Death Toll Climbs After Unseasonal Rains
In the north Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, 56 people have died and 46 others sustained injuries over a three-day period. Severe storms battered 63 districts, damaging more than 1,000 homes. Between Friday and Sunday morning, the region recorded 66.5 millimeters of rainfall, far exceeding the typical 7.6 millimeters expected during this period.
Nepal Landslides and Mount Nemdzhung Avalanche
Across the border in Nepal, 14 fatalities have been confirmed, including a woman and three children who died when a landslide buried their home while they slept. Nepal authorities are also searching for ten missing workers after an avalanche struck a base camp on Mount Nemdzhung. Representatives from the tourist office stated that the victims were workers building tents for foreign mountaineers who were not present at the time of the avalanche.
Did you know? Nepal is still managing the aftermath of massive flooding from late last month, which claimed more than 1,400 lives and left 6,150 people still missing.
River Monitors Issue Critical Flood Warnings
The India Central Water Commission reported that 30 river-monitoring stations across seven states are operating under critical conditions. Water levels range from danger marks up to all-time highs, with major rivers including the Ganga, Gandak, Kósí, Bágmatí, and Narmada surpassing danger thresholds. Meanwhile, Nepalese authorities issued flash flood warnings for 49 of the country’s 77 districts, noting that over half of these districts face high risks as major river systems continue to rise. These floods and landslides have also severed telecommunication links in parts of Nepal by damaging optical fiber cables and power supplies.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many people have died in the floods in India and Nepal?
At least 70 people have been confirmed dead, with 56 fatalities in India’s Uttar Pradesh and 14 deaths in Nepal, alongside 11 missing persons.
Which major rivers are currently above danger levels?
The India Central Water Commission reports that major rivers including the Ganga, Gandak, Kósí, Bágmatí, and Narmada have risen above danger levels across multiple states.
What caused the communications blackout in Nepal?
Landslides and rising floodwaters damaged optical fiber cables and local power supplies, disrupting telecommunications in affected areas.
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