Relentless monsoon rains have turned deadly in Nepal, with the death toll rising to 112 as floodwaters engulfed Kathmandu and devastated highways across the country. Low-lying neighborhoods in the capital faced severe flooding Sunday, trapping residents and disrupting daily life. 💧
Flash floods since Friday have battered eastern and central Nepal, washing away roads and cutting off communities. The Kathmandu Valley recorded a staggering 240mm of rain in just 24 hours—equivalent to two months of rainfall in some regions—according to the country’s weather bureau.
Rescue teams are scrambling to reach stranded families while officials warn of ongoing risks as rivers overflow. 🌍 The disaster highlights the growing challenges of extreme weather in South Asia, where monsoon patterns are intensifying.
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Death toll rises to 112 in Nepal floods after relentless monsoon rains
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