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Nepal Landslide Disaster: 24 Dead, 14 Missing; 143 Homes Destroyed as Mountain Collapses
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News18•28-09-2026, 18:53
Nepal Landslide Disaster: 24 Dead, 14 Missing; 143 Homes Destroyed as Mountain Collapses
- •Heavy rains in Nepal have triggered a major crisis with widespread floods and landslides.
- •A large section of a mountain collapsed into the Kali Gandaki River on Sunday, killing 24 people and leaving 14 missing.
- •The disaster has completely destroyed 143 homes and affected 747 families.
- •Manang, Myagdi, Baglung, Parbat, and Palpa are among the most severely impacted districts.
- •Approximately 1,500 people have been displaced to safer areas as rescue and relief efforts continue.
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The most severely affected districts in Nepal include Manang, Myagdi, Baglung, Parbat, and Palpa. Additionally, some areas in the southern Terai region are facing severe waterlogging and soil erosion problems.
A large part of a mountain suddenly collapsed and fell directly into the Kali Gandaki River, sending a massive torrent of soil and large rocks down the slope that rapidly filled the riverbed with debris.
The heavy rains, floods, and landslides have directly affected 747 families, completely destroying 143 homes and partially damaging 51 homes. The disaster has forced nearly 1,500 people to evacuate and relocate to safer areas.
