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Fresh rainfall wave deepens the damage in Nepal

Landslides in Nepal and nonstop rain have caused new deaths in the country after the devastating floods in August. According to authorities, the latest wave has killed around 30 people, while roads, bridges and some structures were swept away by water and mud.

Nepal’s national disaster management agency said more than 1,900 families have been affected since the end of last week. The agency said more than 240 homes were damaged and transport links and infrastructure in several areas suffered severe damage.

  • More than 1,900 families have been affected by the disaster.
  • More than 240 homes have been damaged.
  • Parts of roads, buildings and bridges have been washed away or rendered unusable.

As families mourn losses in different parts of the country, some of those forced to leave their homes are staying in temporary shelters. Continued rainfall is making conditions on the ground even harder.

Hundreds of trekkers turn back on the Annapurna route

Hundreds of trekkers on the economically important Annapurna Circuit have cut short their hikes for safety reasons. Many people in the Manang and Mustang regions were evacuated by helicopter, while some groups had to complete their descent on foot.

Return journeys in Manang and Mustang took days

Trekkers and guides returning from the area said the descent was extremely dangerous because of collapsed roads and bridges washed away by flooding. For some groups, it took 3-4 days to reach a safe area.

A major landslide near the Chame settlement in Manang partially blocked a river, creating a temporary lake. Local sources said the water buildup flooded homes and an important bridge; although authorities have been trying to drain the water with construction equipment for the past three days, they have not yet achieved the desired result.

Some trekking operators in the region say old trails that had not been used for a long time are being reopened because main roads have been washed out in some sections. In Pokhara, around 700 trekkers are still waiting to head out on the Annapurna route.

Authorities stay on alert for new risks

Officials said road damage in the trekking area is severe and communications have also been cut off in some places. Still, the official statement said no fatalities were recorded along the trekking route.

Four bodies recovered near Himlung Peak after avalanche

Meanwhile, four bodies have been recovered after an avalanche at the foot of Himlung Peak, near the border with Tibet. Twelve people are still reported missing in the area.

Authorities urged Indian travelers visiting the Muktinath temple to use air transport from Jomsom to Pokhara instead of road travel. Despite pressure from the industry to reopen routes, the authorities are maintaining their wait-and-see approach because of the safety risk.

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