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Nepal – Floods and landslides, update (media, DHM) (ECHO Daily Flash of 30 September 2024)

  • The death toll and damage caused by heavy rain that has resulted in flooding and landslides in central and western Nepal is increasing.
  • According to media, as of 30 September, at least 193 people died, including 34 in the capital Kathmandu, 31 are still missing, and 96 have been injured. In addition, three highways have been blocked by landslides isolating Kathmandu, and schools have been closed.
  • Search and rescue operations are still ongoing.
  • On 30 September, drier conditions are expected over the whole country, on 1 October rainfall is forecast over central-southern Nepal.