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Heavy Rains Spark Flash Flood Alerts Across Western Nepal
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News18•07-10-2026, 14:45
Heavy Rains Spark Flash Flood Alerts Across Western Nepal
- •Heavy rainfall was recorded in several parts of Nepal, prompting authorities to issue flash flood warnings for western districts.
- •The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology reported high rainfall totals in Arghakhanchi, Banke, and Bardiya, raising water levels in small rivers.
- •Moderate risk of sudden flash floods was announced for Darchula, Baitadi, Bajhang, Doti, Dadeldhura, Banke, Bardiya, Kailali, and Kanchanpur.
- •Unsettled weather including thunderstorms and intermittent rain is expected to persist until Friday before conditions gradually improve on Saturday.
- •The latest rains arrive as Nepal continues to recover from earlier devastating floods and landslides that caused significant casualties and property damage.
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Authorities have warned of rising water levels and sudden flash floods in small rivers across several western districts, including Arghakhanchi, Banke, and Bardiya, following heavy downpours.
Disasters triggered by heavy rain between September 24 and 27 killed 27 people, left four missing, and injured eight while affecting 1,082 families. The events completely destroyed 227 houses, partially damaged 142, and damaged 31 bridges.
The weather is predicted to remain unsettled with intermittent rain, thunderstorms, and lightning until Friday, with conditions expected to gradually improve starting Saturday.
