INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
KATHMANDU, JULY 7With the monsoon in full force in Nepal, the country has experienced severe weather-related disasters
The continuous rainfall over the last few days has led to the death of 14 individuals since Friday, bringing the total death toll to 70
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Monsoon expected to arrive in Nepal on June 13
Recent casualtiesSince Friday, monsoon-related disasters including floods and
landslides have claimed the lives of several individuals from different regions
The deceased include one person from Kathmandu, one from Udayapur, one from Palpa, two from Kavrepalanchowk, two from Parbat, three from
Syangja, three from Tanahun, and one from Dang.
On Saturday, three individuals-Hira Nepali, Anisha Bastola, and Shyam
Bhandari, all residents of Shuklagandaki Municipality-7 in Tanahun-were buried under landslide debris
Their bodies were recovered on Sunday morning.
Tanahun lanslide
Photo: RSS
In Kathmandu, Manoj Bik from Gorkha Lakhan Thapa Rural Municipality-6 was caught in a landslide in
In Udayapur, Raj Rai from Rautamai Rural Municipality-5 also lost his life in a landslide
In Kavrepalanchowk, Jalmaya Rujalamgar and Setimaya Rujal from Roshi Rural Municipality-11 were among those who perished in the
disaster.Similarly, Guishwari Sharma Marasini, Madhav Sharma, and Harimaya Sharma from Syangdi Rural Municipality-6 in Syangja all died in a
In Parbat, Jhalak Prasad Sharma and Tulsi Prasad Sharma from Phalebas Municipality-1 Karkineta, Rima Saraha Ranamgar from Mathagadhi Rural
Municipality-6 in Palpa, and Maniam Choudhary from Bagrapur in Lamhi Municipality-8 of Dang also lost their lives due to landslides,
according to the Police Head Office, Naxal.Missing personsIn addition to the fatalities, three people have been reported missing in the
monsoon disasters: Jangmu Sherpa from Dolakha, Rajkumar Yadav from Dang, and Khemkumari Mall from Syangja.InjuriesSo far, a total of 18
people have been injured in Tanahun, one in Gulmi, two in Okhaldhunga, three in Kathmandu, one in Chitwan, and six in Syangja.Rising water
levels an flood warningsContinuous heavy rain has led to rising water levels in rivers across the country
Authorities have opened all 56 sluice gates of the Koshi Barrage due to dangerously high water levels
The flow of water at the barrage has been measured at 368,000 cusecs per hour
Residents near the Saptakoshi river banks have been urged to stay alert.
Saptakoshi Barrage
Photo: RSS
The Mahakali River's water levels have also increased, leading to the suspension of heavy vehicle
traffic atop the Sharda Barrage
The water flow here has reached 100,000 cusecs per hour
Similarly, the Narayani River's rising water levels have led to the opening of all 36 sluice gates of the Gandak Barrage
The water flow at the barrage was recorded at 440,750 cusecs per hour.Continuous rain has also caused flooding, inundations, and river
swelling in the Kathmandu Valley
Due to the rising levels of the Bagmati, Hanumante, and other rivers, the police have been patrolling the river corridors to monitor for
possible flooding.
Swollen Babai River
Photo: RSS
Transportation DisruptionsMultiple highways and road sections across the country have been obstructed
due to landslides, floods, and debris flow
In some areas, bridges have been swept away by rivers, while in others, the continuous rain has dangerously undermined roads, forcing the
closure of traffic.#13;Karnali Corridor and Bheri Corridor: The Karnali Corridor and Bheri Corridor have been obstructed since Saturday due
to landslides cutting off access in various parts of the Karnali Province
The Karnali Corridor alone has been blocked in four locations, authorities report
Clearing the landslide debris will not be possible until the rain stops, according to the police.The rain has not only disrupted the
vehicular movement in Karnali but also air transportation
No flights have been conducted in Mugu, Jumla, Dolpa, and Humla for the last five days. Karnali Highway: Landslides have obstructed the
Kalikot road section of the Karnali Highway. Rapti Lok Marg and Mid-Hill Highway: Repeated landslides and debris flow has caused blockages
in numerous locations simultaneously. East-West Highway (Nawalparasi-Butwal section): Obstructed at Daunne due to fallen trees. Mahakali Lok
Marg: The highway has been blocked by landslides in several parts of the Khalanga-Gokuleshwor road section. Siddhartha Highway in Syangja:
Continuous rainfall has caused a 50-meter section of the Siddhartha Highway in Syangja to sink
According to police, the road connecting Sunauli to Pokhara sank at Tulsibhanjyang last night, disrupting transportation. Martadi-Kolti Road
in Bajura: The Martadi-Kolti road has been closed for the past week due to landslides in Badimalika Rural Municipality in Bajura, according
to Prakash Singh, a local reporter for The Himalayan Times
"All branch roads connecting to Bajura have been closed due to landslides," Singh added. Sanfe-Martadi Highway: Although the highway is also
affected by rain and landslides in various locations, authorities have been working to clear the highway and resume traffic, Singh said. Jay
Prithvi Highway in Bajhang: Landslides at various locations have obstructed the highway due to the continuous rainfall since Friday.
Photo: RSS
Although authorities have been attempting to clear debris from the
roads and restore traffic, continuous rain and repeated landslides have made their efforts difficult, causing widespread disruption to
transportation across the country.Government responsePrime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' has instructed stakeholders to be active
in rescue and relief efforts
He expressed grief over the loss of lives and property and urged everyone to remain on high alert.
Photo: RSS
The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority has introduced the 'Monsoon
Preparedness and Response Plan 2081 BS', aiming for cooperation of various ministries and organizations to ensure the effective
implementation of preparedness and response efforts.Weather forecastAccording to the Meteorological Forecast Division (MFD), light to
moderate rain is likely across many parts of the country
Heavy to very heavy rainfall is expected in Koshi, Bagmati, Gandaki, Lumbini, Karnali, and Sudurpaschim provinces, with extremely heavy
rainfall possible in some areas.The MFD has issued a weather forecast bulletin urging precautions for the next 24 hours
In the last 24 hours, Nepalgunj received the most rainfall at 140.4mm, followed by Ghorahi with 128.3mm, Pokhara with 115.2mm, and Dhangadi
with 86.2mm.The Kathmandu Valley received 50.4mm of rainfall.
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