Avalanche and flood disaster in Nepal: Death toll increases
While the death toll in the avalanche on Himlung Himal Mountain increased to 4, 21 people lost their lives in floods and landslides across the country.
Quick Look
- The death toll in the avalanche that occurred on Nepal's Himlung Himal Mountain on September 27 increased to 4, and 12 people are being sought.
- 21 people lost their lives and thousands of people were displaced due to floods and landslides caused by heavy rains that have been continuing throughout the country since September 24.
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Why It Matters
Heavy rains that have been continuing since September 24 in Nepal have been causing floods and landslides. An avalanche occurred on Himlung Himal Mountain on September 27.
According to the Kathmandu Post newspaper, authorities made a statement regarding the latest situation in the avalanche that occurred on Himlung Himal Mountain on September 27.
Authorities stated that the teams found the dead bodies of 2 more people, thus increasing the number of deaths to 4.
Additionally, authorities reported that the search for the 12 missing people continues.
Authorities announced that an avalanche occurred on the 7,126-meter-high Himlung Himal Mountain, located on the country's border with China, after heavy showers and snow on September 27.
Authorities announced that there were climbers and support team members among the missing, and that search and rescue teams were dispatched to the region.
On the other hand, heavy rains that have been continuing in Nepal since September 24 have caused floods and landslides in the western and south-central parts of the country.
Stating that at least 21 people lost their lives, the authorities announced that 179 houses were completely damaged, 26 houses were partially damaged and at least 1500 people left their homes.
It was also noted that animals perished, transportation disruptions occurred and government offices were damaged.
Open Questions
- What is the fate of the 12 missing people?
- What is the housing situation of evacuees in flood areas?
