Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 09:26am on 29 Sep 2024,Sunday Weather & Environment
Heavy rains in Nepal have caused devastating floods and landslides, claiming 112 lives in the past 24 hours. Rescue efforts are ongoing for 68 missing individuals, as over 100 people are injured. Kathmandu's rivers have overflowed, flooding nearby homes and rendering highways impassable. Over 200 incidents of floods and landslides have been reported, affecting around 412,000 households. Nepal recorded its highest rainfall in 54 years, with 323mm in 24 hours. Climate experts link the increasing frequency of monsoon disasters to climate change, as authorities warn of further flash floods in the region.
