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Nepal Landslides & Floods: 14 Dead, Thousands Evacuated Amidst Heavy Rains!
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News18•28-09-2026, 14:18
Nepal Landslides & Floods: 14 Dead, Thousands Evacuated Amidst Heavy Rains!
- •14 people tragically died in Nepal due to a terrible landslide and sudden floods caused by heavy rains.
- •Incessant rain has been falling since last Thursday, causing floods in major rivers across various parts of Nepal.
- •Disaster warnings have been issued for 49 of the country's 77 districts.
- •Numerous houses in Chitwan district have been submerged, with distressing scenes of people climbing onto roofs to save their lives.
- •The region faces renewed threats from heavy rains, following the tragedy of over 1,400 deaths from a glacier burst last August.
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Incessant heavy rains starting on Thursday caused major rivers to overflow, triggering severe floods and landslides across multiple districts in Nepal.
Disaster warnings were officially issued for 49 out of the country's 77 districts following the continuous downpour.
In Chitwan district, numerous houses were submerged and people climbed onto roofs, while thousands were evacuated from areas including Rasuwa and Nuwakot.
