Heavy Rainfall In Nepal Takes Many Lives, NDRMA Reports Cases Of Deaths Due To Lightning, Landslides And Flooding
Heavy rainfalls in Nepal have triggered flash floods and landslides, killing a total of 14 people while leaving several others injured. According to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRMA) under Nepal’s Ministry of Home Affairs, a total of 44 incidents have been recorded on June 26. Among these, 14 people have lost their lives. Eight people died due to landslides, five people due to lightning, and one person died as a result of flooding. Two persons’ deaths are still under questioning.
Wednesday Records Highest Number Deaths, 147 Total Incidents Recorded With A Total Of 28 Deaths
Wednesday, June 26, saw the highest number of deaths in a day. Reportedly, three houses were swept away by the landslides in the Lamjung district which is about 80 miles from Kathmandu. The landslide claimed the lives of five people in Lamjung, two people in Kaski, and one person from Okhaldhunga. One other person died due to the flooding, as recorded by the Home Ministry in Nepal. A total of 147 incidents related to flooding and landslides have been reported in the last 17 days which was the beginning of the monsoon around the Himalayan region. Out of the 147 incidents, a total of 28 deaths have been reported. 13 people lost their lives to the lightning while 14 people died amidst flooding.
La Nina Accounts For Normal To Above-Normal Southwest Monsoon All Over South Asia, The South Asian Climate Outlook Forum Estimated The Same
As estimated by the government, the heavy rainfall might affect about 1.8 million people. Nepal witnesses a high Mortality Rate due to floods and landslides during the monsoon season every year. Tens of thousands of people are compelled to be displaced due to the destruction of property, infrastructure, and the environment amid flooding and landslides. As per a statement made in the 28th Session of the South Asian Climate Outlook Forum on April 29, an above-rainfall was expected to be recorded this monsoon in almost all parts of South Asia. Meteorology experts say that under the current La Nino conditions, a normal to above-normal southwest monsoon is expected over most parts of South Asia.