nepal floods Archives

October 9, 2024 9:39 AM

Nepal faces agricultural crisis as floods and landslides result in $6 billion loss

The recent floods and landslides in Nepal have inflicted devastating economic repercussions, with estimates indicating a staggering loss of $6 billion in agriculture and livestock. According to a report from the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock ...

October 2, 2024 11:07 AM

Nepal floods: 228 dead, over 13,000 rescued amid ongoing relief efforts

As many as 228 people have lost their lives while 25 others are still missing in the recent rain-induced floods and landslides. Another 158 people have sustained injuries. According to Home Ministry spokesperson Rishiram Tiwari, so far 13,071 peo...

October 1, 2024 10:47 AM

NPR 1 Billion to Be Released for Disaster Relief Fund for Nepal Flood Rescue and Relief Operation

A meeting of the Council of Ministers held yesterday evening decided to release one billion rupees for the Disaster Relief Fund as part of the government's initiative to expedite the rescue and relief operations for the disaster-hit communities. The...

September 29, 2024 2:09 PM

Nepal Floods: Death Toll Reaches 125 Amid Heavy Rains; Domestic Flights Resume After Weather Improves

The Armed Police Force of Nepal confirmed the death of 125 people and the other 64 still missing whereas more than 61 people are injured. The rainfall-induced flood damaged 322 houses and 16 bridges, while 3267 people were rescued. The Armed Police...

August 23, 2024 10:40 AM

Nepal: Severe flooding hits Kailali district, displacing over 1,700

Heavy rains over the past two days have led to severe flooding in Kailali district of western Nepal, displacing approximately 1,700 people and affecting more than 500 families. The hardest-hit areas include Kailari Rural Municipality and the municip...