At least 38 people have died in Nepal after relentless monsoon rains triggered devastating floods and landslides, turning streets into rivers and paralyzing daily life. Rescue teams are scrambling to find 29 missing individuals as authorities warn the death toll may rise.
Heavy downpours since Friday submerged parts of the Kathmandu Valley – home to 4 million residents – stranding commuters, shutting major roads, and grounding domestic flights. The capital’s bustling streets fell eerily silent as floodwaters halted traffic and businesses.
Local officials described the disaster as \"one of the worst weather events this monsoon season,\" with emergency shelters filling rapidly. Climate experts point to extreme weather patterns becoming more frequent in South Asia.
Rescue teams are scrambling to find 29 missing individuals as authorities warn the death toll may rise.
The capital’s bustling streets fell eerily silent as floodwaters halted traffic and businesses.
