Local district officer Sunita Nepal said, "Overnight torrential rains triggered landslides, causing extensive damage." Rescue efforts are difficult in many areas due to blocked roads. Rescuers are trying to reach the affected areas on foot.
The situation remains dangerous in the capital Kathmandu as well. Many houses and settlements have been submerged due to rising river levels. Security forces are engaged in rescue operations with helicopters and motorboats.
Meanwhile a national holiday has been declared in Nepal, and the weather department has declared a red alert for more than 12 districts of the country.
Due to landslides, several main roads have been closed, completely halting traffic. Hundreds of passengers returning home after the Dashain festival are stranded. Bad weather has also affected air travel, leading to the cancellation of many flights.
Local official Dharmendra Kumar Mishra said that all 56 gates of Koshi Barrage have been opened, whereas usually only 10-12 gates remain open.
A woman told the media that suddenly at night, water and debris entered their homes. Many people lost everything they had. Another woman from Kathmandu said - Water filled our house up to our waist. Now we have nothing left.
The Government of Nepal has asked people to exercise caution near rivers and hilly areas. Additionally, help is being sought from the international community. Experts have warned that if quick steps are not taken to stop climate change, such disasters will increase in South Asia
In Nepal, monsoon rains occur every year from June to September, but this time the rainy season lasted longer, causing more damage. Experts say that floods and landslides have increased due to climate change.
Their timing and intensity have also become more dangerous than before. In hilly countries like Nepal, this danger is even greater.
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