170 lives have been lost to monsoon-related disasters since the onset of monsoon on 10th June, 2024. The relentless rains have triggered a series of natural disasters, including landslides, floods, and lightning strikes, causing widespread devastation across the country. An additional 30 fatalities have been reported due to incidents such as fire, snakebites, high-altitude sickness, […]
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As many as 134 people have lost their lives owing to monsoon related disasters including floods and landslides since the onset of monsoon in Nepal on 10th June. Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Nepal Police and Nepal Police Spokesperson, Dan Bahadur Karki, said that two people have died in Kathmandu Valley, 22 in Koshi Province,
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Rain continues to wreak havoc across the country, triggering landslides, floods and lightning strikes, resulting in numerous casualties and extensive property damage. This year’s monsoon entered Nepal on 10th July, and has since claimed more than 125 lives. Meanwhile the country’s focus on political maneuvering rather than focusing on disaster response plan continues the marginalisation
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Hundreds of people have lost their lives to natural disasters. Despite the government’s annual proclamations of improved preparedness and disaster management strategies, the reality on the ground tells a different story. The monsoon that arrived on June 10th this year has claimed lives, destroyed properties and livestock, and impacted the socio-economic conditions of the country.
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Continuous rainfall has resulted in flooding across the Kathmandu Valley, severely impacting settlements along the riverbanks and causing widespread disruption. The incessant downpour, which began last night, has led to a marked rise in the water levels of several rivers and streams, including the Bagmati, Bishnumati, Dhobikhola, and Hanumante. This surge has particularly affected the
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Since the monsoon season began on June 10 this year, Nepal has experienced a series of climatic disasters that have directly impacted thousands of lives. Reports of landslides, floods, and lightning strikes underscore the country’s vulnerability to natural calamities, necessitating immediate and sustained disaster preparedness efforts. On June 30, a 63-year-old man in Taplejung was
The Meteorological Forecasting Division has issued a warning of an impending intensification of monsoon activity expected to commence by Thursday. The monsoon low-pressure trough is anticipated to position itself near the southern border of Nepal, potentially escalating monsoon conditions across the country. The Division has advised the public to remain vigilant and take necessary precautions
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Twelve people were killed in Nepal last week (21st June – 27th June) owing to monsoon-related disasters. Affected districts include Kapilvastu, Bardiya, Sunsari, Jajarkot, Pyuthan, Dang, Kaski, Lamjung, Morang, Jhapa, Rolpa, Dailekh, Tanahun, and other places in Nepal. The monsoon entered Nepal on June 10th and spread throughout the country by June 24th. June 21
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The monsoon system is currently prevailing in four provinces of Nepal and is expected to extend across the entire country by June 23, according to the Meteorological Forecasting Division(MFD). The MFD reports that the monsoon is active across most of Koshi, Madhesh, Bagmati, and Gandaki provinces, with eastern Lumbini Province also experiencing its effects. The
An estimated 1,801,000 people’s lives spanning 412,000 homes is expected to be affected due to monsoon-related disasters this year. According to Dr Dijan Bhattarai, Under Secretary and Spokesperson for the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA), early scientific models are suggesting that an estimated 83,000 homes and families will be directly impacted due
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