Tragic Monsoon Devastation in Nepal
Death tolls from monsoon floods and landslides in Nepal have exceeded 100, with many still missing. The situation is expected to worsen as reports continue to come in from various villages in the Himalayan nation. Torrential rains have been relentless since Thursday, impacting eastern and central regions severely.
Impact on Kathmandu
More than half of the fatalities have been in Kathmandu and surrounding areas. The capital witnessed historic levels of rainfall, resulting in flooded neighborhoods and flash floods in rivers. The city is currently cut off from the rest of the country due to blocked roads caused by landslides.
Rescue teams are working tirelessly to unearth vehicles buried in rubble, with power and internet outages affecting various regions. Schools and colleges have been closed for three days, and weather officials attribute the heavy rainfall to a low-pressure system in the Bay of Bengal.
Stay safe and stay informed.