Overview

• The death toll from the floods and landslides has risen to at least 224, with dozens still missing and hundreds injured.
• Kathmandu experienced its heaviest rainfall in over two decades, causing severe flooding and isolating the city as all major highways were blocked by landslides.
• Rescue teams, including police and soldiers, have been deployed across the country, using helicopters, motorboats, and heavy equipment to assist those affected.
• Criticism has been directed at the government for its slow response to the disaster, with many survivors in remote areas still awaiting relief.
• Experts attribute the severity of the flooding to climate change and unplanned urban development, which exacerbated the impact of the heavy rains.