Severe landslides and floods triggered by relentless rainfall have killed at least 63 people in Nepal and India, leaving communities stranded as rescue teams struggle to reach remote mountainous areas.
In Nepal, torrential rains since Friday have caused rivers to overflow and inundated several settlements. Authorities confirmed 43 deaths, with 37 victims reported in the worst-hit eastern district of Illam following massive overnight landslides.
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Officials said blocked roads and damaged infrastructure are hampering rescue operations, forcing emergency teams to travel on foot. Helicopters and boats have been deployed to evacuate residents from flooded neighborhoods in Kathmandu and other affected regions.
The Nepali government declared public holidays on Sunday and Monday, urging citizens to avoid unnecessary travel. Prime Minister Sushila Karki assured that relief agencies remain fully mobilized, prioritizing the safety and protection of vulnerable communities.
Across the border, India’s tea-producing district of Darjeeling in West Bengal reported at least 20 deaths after heavy rains unleashed flash floods and landslides that destroyed homes, bridges, and critical road links overnight.
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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed grief over the tragedy, pledging close monitoring of the situation. Experts, however, warn that climate change is intensifying monsoon disasters across South Asia, heightening risks of deadly floods and landslides in vulnerable regions.