Nepal, October 26, 2025 – A devastating monsoon season continues to wreak havoc across Nepal, with recent heavy rains triggering widespread floods and landslides that have claimed at least 35 lives in the past week alone. The relentless downpours have submerged villages, destroyed infrastructure, and displaced thousands, overwhelming local rescue efforts.
The hardest-hit regions include the western districts of Achham, Doti, and Bajura, as well as parts of the southern plains in Banke and Bardiya. In Achham, a single landslide swept away multiple homes in a remote village, killing 12 people, including several children. Rescue teams, hampered by continuous rain and blocked roads, are struggling to reach affected areas, raising fears that the casualty count could rise.
Among the confirmed fatalities are:
* 12 individuals in Achham district, primarily due to a massive landslide.
* 7 individuals in Doti district, including a family of four buried in their home.
* 5 individuals in Bajura district, where flash floods have also destroyed agricultural land.
* 4 individuals in Banke district, succumbed to drowning in floodwaters.
* 3 individuals in Bardiya district, also victims of flooding.
* 4 individuals across other scattered locations, including one reported missing after being swept away by a swollen river in Taplejung.
Local authorities, with support from the Nepal Army and Armed Police Force, are conducting search and rescue operations. However, the continuous rainfall and treacherous terrain are making these efforts extremely challenging. Hundreds of homes have been damaged or destroyed, and vital roads and bridges have been washed away, isolating many communities.
The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has issued warnings for major rivers, including the Karnali, Babai, and Narayani, which are flowing above dangerous levels, threatening more low-lying areas. Aid agencies are mobilizing to provide food, shelter, and medical assistance to the displaced, but the sheer scale of the disaster is posing significant logistical challenges.
This latest tragedy underscores Nepal's extreme vulnerability to climate change, with increasingly erratic monsoon patterns leading to more intense and frequent extreme weather events. The government has appealed for international assistance to cope with the unfolding humanitarian crisis.
