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Situation Overview
Overview of the crisis
Between 27 and 28 September 2024, heavy and continuous rainfall in Nepal triggered extensive damage across 21 districts, with seven districts severely affected. The torrential rains led to widespread flooding, landslides, and road blockages, severely disrupting transportation, agriculture, livelihoods, and public safety. As of 7 October, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA) /Bipad Portal reported 246 fatalities (including 145 male, 101 female), 183 injuries and 18 individuals still missing, while more than 17,000 people have been rescued. Some 4,667 houses were fully damaged, and 5,310 partially damaged, causing the displacement of 10,807 HHs, and affecting 16,243 families. In response, over 30,000 security personnel were mobilized to support ongoing rescue operations.
Damage to critical infrastructures has been significant. The estimated damage includes USD 32.5 million (NPR 4.35 billion) to energy infrastructure, NPR 2.5 billion to roads and bridges, and over NPR 6 billion to agriculture. Hydropower projects, schools, health facilities, and communications have been severely affected across impacted areas.
As flood waters are receding, many low-lying areas remain inundated with stagnant water, exacerbating health risks. The risk of disease outbreaks remains high, including waterborne illnesses like cholera, rodentborne diseases like leptospirosis, and vector-borne diseases such as dengue. Overcrowding in camps raises concerns about COVID-19 and influenza outbreaks, while disrupted health services could hinder TB and HIV treatments.
This situation demands urgent attention to both immediate humanitarian needs and long-term recovery efforts to restore essential services, protect public health, and support the affected communities in rebuilding their lives and livelihoods.