Over the weekend, Nepal was struck by severe flooding and landslides, leading to a tragic death toll of 193 people. The situation was particularly dire in the capital, Kathmandu, which experienced heavy rainfall that caused widespread flooding in the southern areas of the city. Authorities confirmed that 31 individuals remain unaccounted for, with 96 others reported injured in the aftermath of the disaster.

One of the most catastrophic incidents involved a landslide which claimed the lives of approximately 36 people on a highway located around 10 miles from Kathmandu. This landslide trapped several vehicles, including three buses, while people were sleeping as the route remained blocked. Throughout the weekend, Kathmandu was largely isolated due to landslides obstructing the three main highways leading out of the city. However, recovery efforts succeeded in temporarily clearing the Prithvi highway of debris such as rocks and mud washed down from the surrounding mountains.

In response to the crisis, the home minister announced plans to establish temporary shelters for those who have lost their abodes and pledged monetary assistance to victims' families and those who were injured. As Prime Minister Khadga Prasad Oli returned from the U.N. General Assembly, he convened an emergency meeting to address the disaster. With the weather conditions improving, rescue and recovery operations have intensified.

As water levels receded, residents in the hardest-hit areas of southern Kathmandu began the cleanup process. Police and military personnel joined forces to assist with ongoing rescue operations, deploying heavy machinery to remove landslide debris from the roads. Schools and colleges across Nepal have been closed for three days as a precautionary measure.

In an adjacent development, northern Bangladesh is grappling with similar flooding issues, affecting around 60,000 residents due to heavy rains and rising waters from upstream areas in India. Many individuals have sought refuge along roads and flood defense embankments in districts like Lalmonirhat and Kurigram. The River Teesta is witnessing high water levels, with the Dharala and Dudhkumar rivers also rising but remaining below critical thresholds, as authorities predict that water levels may begin to drop in the coming days.