Heavy monsoon rains have caused widespread devastation in eastern and central Nepal, triggering deadly floods, landslides, and lightning strikes that have claimed at least 60 lives, officials confirmed on October 6, 2025. The hardest-hit district is Ilam in eastern Nepal, where 37 people have died. Other affected districts include Panchthar, Udayapur, Rautahat, Kavrepalanchok, Khotang, Sunsari, Morang, Mohattari, Sindhuli, and Sindhupalchowk.
Unfortunately, among the fatalities are 15 children, while many others remain injured or missing. The continuous heavy downpour has cut off several villages, damaged roads, and crippled infrastructure, making rescue operations all the more difficult and dangerous.
Rescue teams from the Nepal Army, Armed Police Force, and Nepal Police have been deployed across the affected areas. Helicopters are being used to evacuate stranded residents from isolated villages and hard-to-reach locations.
In response to the tragedy, the Nepali government has announced compensation of NPR 200,000 (approximately USD 1,500) for each family that lost a loved one and has assured free medical care for the injured.
The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has warned that the monsoon remains active in several provinces, including Koshi, Madhes, Bagmati, Gandaki, and Lumbini. For many communities, the crisis brings not only loss and displacement but also the daunting task of recovery.
The disaster highlights the urgent need for improved preparedness and resilient infrastructure as climate change intensifies weather-related catastrophes across the region.
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