Nepal is grappling with a severe humanitarian crisis as floods and landslides, triggered by heavy rains, have claimed 193 lives, according to the latest reports from the Home Ministry. The relentless downpour, which began last Thursday, has wreaked havoc across the country, leaving behind a trail of destruction and displacement.
The government has launched a large-scale search and rescue operation, deploying more than 20,000 security personnel to assist those affected by widespread floods, landslides, and waterlogging.
A critical meeting of the Disaster Risk Management Authority convened Monday to address the growing crisis. Among its decisions were plans to intensify efforts to rescue those still trapped, particularly on highways and in isolated communities hit hardest by the disaster.
Additionally, the government is moving forward with the reconstruction phase, with the first tranche of financial aid to be released for rebuilding homes devastated by the flooding.
The flooding, intensified by a low-pressure system in the region and water vapor from the Bay of Bengal, has left thousands displaced and entire communities in ruins. Rescue teams are working around the clock, while authorities are focusing on providing immediate relief and planning long-term rehabilitation.
Authorities have issued warnings for 56 out of the country’s 77 districts, advising residents to exercise extreme caution. The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA) has reported that the floods, landslides, and erosion have caused significant damage in 44 districts, with road networks in 39 districts completely blocked.
