Overview

• Nepal officials confirmed at least 47 deaths since Friday, with Ilam district worst hit by landslides and flash floods that washed away roads and bridges.
• Authorities in West Bengal reported around 20 fatalities in Darjeeling and Mirik, though figures vary across agencies as searches continue.
• An iron bridge over the Balason River at Dudhia collapsed and key routes, including links to Sikkim via NH 10, were cut, leaving villages and tourists stranded.
• NDRF teams, local police and district administrations mounted rescue and relief operations, but continuous rain and treacherous terrain are limiting access.
• All 56 sluice gates of Nepal’s Koshi Barrage were opened to release high river flows, and the IMD kept a red alert in place for sub-Himalayan West Bengal through October 6.