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Continuous rainfall has increased the risk of floods and landslides in Sunsari district. According to the District Police Office, around 1,036 houses have been inundated by floodwaters. Spokesperson Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Yogaraj Khatri said rising streams and rivers have caused flooding in several municipalities and rural areas of the district. Most of the affected families have been temporarily relocated to safer areas. In Bhokraha Narsingh Rural Municipality–5, about 300 houses were submerged, while 160 houses in Barahachhetra Municipality–8 and more than 300 houses in Jalpapur, Inaruwa Municipality–10, were also flooded. Similarly, some houses in Inaruwa Wards 4, 8,…

In the past two days, a total of 40 people have died across Nepal due to various disasters. The Armed Police Force of Nepal reported that 13 people were injured in incidents including floods, landslides, lightning strikes, and road accidents. Additionally, 11 people are reported missing due to these disasters. In Ilam district alone, 28 people lost their lives and two were seriously injured due to floods and landslides, according to the Armed Police Force. Shailendra Thapa, Deputy Spokesperson of the Armed Police Force, provided a breakdown of the deaths in Ilam: five in Suryodaya Municipality, six in Ilam Municipality,…

In Sunsari, the water flow at the Kosi Barrage has surpassed 486,000 cusecs. Security officials reported that the water level has risen up to the bridge of the barrage on the Saptakoshi River. At 10:30 AM, the water flow was measured at 486,760 cusecs per hour. All 56 gates of the Kosi Barrage have been opened. According to the Provincial Police Office, both canals have been closed as the water flow increased. Authorities have warned nearby residents to stay alert as the Saptakoshi River has exceeded the caution level. Movement of vehicles and people on the barrage has been restricted.…

In Ilam’s Suryodaya Municipality-1, Mane Bhanjyang, a landslide buried a house, resulting in the deaths of five people. According to police, four bodies were recovered from the house of local resident Raju Karki. On Sunday morning, the police team recovered the four bodies at around 4:50 AM, and one person who was injured while being taken for treatment died on the way, the police reported.

Continuous rainfall has caused flooding from the Mai River in various wards of Jhapa Rural Municipality and Shivasatakshi Municipality, displacing hundreds of families, police reported. In Jhapa Rural Municipality Ward No. 2, Suga Bathan, floodwaters entered the village, displacing 56 households. They were rescued and relocated to a nearby school, according to the District Police Office, Jhapa. Flooding has also affected Wards No. 1, 6, and 7 of Jhapa Rural Municipality, with dozens of families at risk of displacement. In Shivasatakshi Municipality Wards No. 4, 5, 6, and 7, around 350 households have been affected by the flood. Police and…

Due to continuous rainfall, the flow of the Sapta Koshi River has increased, prompting the opening of 50 gates of the Koshi Barrage. Police spokesperson Yograj Khatriwad informed that when the river flow reached 335,000 cubic feet per second (cusec), 50 of the 56 gates of the barrage were opened. According to him, the river flow was measured at 8:15 a.m. today. Earlier, at 7:00 a.m., the flow had reached 271,310 cusec, leading to the opening of 39 gates. On Saturday evening at 8:00 p.m., when the flow was measured at 193,060 cusec, 15 gates were opened. On Bhadra 17…

Following continuous rainfall, landslides in Ilam have resulted in the deaths of two people, while more than 15 others are missing. Several areas in Ilam have been affected by landslides triggered by the heavy rain. In Ilam Municipality–6, Ghos, the house of Dambar Bahadur Pakhrin was buried by a landslide, killing two people and leaving three others missing. Two injured individuals have been taken to the hospital, according to police. In Maijogmai Rural Municipality–6, five members of Barmalal Sogmi’s family are missing, and another five people are missing in Mansebung. In Shandakpur Rural Municipality–3, a mother and daughter from Sulubung…

Due to heavy rainfall since Saturday, most wards of Birgunj Metropolitan City are facing a high risk of flooding. Rajeshman Singh, Mayor of Birgunj Metropolitan City, informed that continuous heavy rain has caused waterlogging problems in various parts of the city. “The heavy and continuous rainfall has led to drainage issues. However, no loss of life or property has been reported so far due to flooding,” he said. He added, “In all 32 wards of the metropolitan city, some areas are experiencing water accumulation due to improper drainage.” With rising water levels in the Sirsiya River, high alert has been…

As of this morning, long-distance vehicles from Kathmandu are still prohibited from traveling outside the valley. Although the situation within the Kathmandu Valley is relatively normal, roads leading out of the valley have not yet returned to safe conditions, prompting the continued restriction. SP Naresh Raj Subedi, spokesperson for the Kathmandu Valley Traffic Police Office, stated that no long-distance vehicles have been allowed to depart from any checkpoints in Kathmandu today. Ticket bookings for travelers have also been temporarily halted. Passengers who had already purchased bus tickets have been refunded, SP Subedi confirmed. Due to heavy rain, floods, and landslides,…

The Mugling–Narayangadh road, which has been repeatedly blocked by landslides, has reopened for two-way traffic since this morning. The road division office in Bharatpur reported that the landslide at Tuin River has been cleared, allowing normal traffic flow. However, small landslides and falling rocks continue in some areas. The office has urged travelers to exercise caution while on the road.