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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Maroosha Muzaffar

Fresh landslides cause more death and devastation in Nepal – all we know

  • At least 30 people have died in Nepal following a fresh wave of heavy rain and landslides, coming shortly after devastating August flash floods killed over 1,400 people.
  • The severe weather has washed away crucial roads and bridges, leaving local communities cut off and forcing hundreds of trekkers to abandon their journeys.
  • Rescue operations were launched to airlift stranded travellers from remote Himalayan villages, including Samagaun, as well as regions such as Manang and Mustang.
  • An avalanche near Himlung Peak killed at least four people and left 12 missing, with search and recovery efforts temporarily suspended due to poor weather.
  • Authorities warned that more than half of the country faces a high risk of flooding, while power supplies and infrastructure remain severely disrupted.

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