Floods and landslides kill 19 in India and Nepal as rivers rise

Floods and landslides killed at least 19 people in India and Nepal, with 10 workers missing after a Himalayan avalanche.

SourcesHindustan Times07:33 UTCThe Straits Times07:42 UTC27 SepSave

Key points

From The Straits Times’s report

At least 19 people killed in India and Nepal by floods and landslides.
India's Uttar Pradesh reports 15 deaths and 63 districts affected.
Nepal records four fatalities and 10 missing workers after a Himalaya avalanche.
Rivers across seven Indian states run above danger levels.
Nepal warns of possible flash floods in 49 districts while infrastructure is damaged.

Why it matters. Rivers across seven Indian states are above danger levels, while damaged infrastructure and widespread flooding affect communities.

What to watch. Nepal warns of possible flash floods in 49 districts as authorities monitor rising rivers and search for missing workers.

Coverage

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07:33

“At least 14 dead in 72 hours as heavy rain triggers floods, landslides in Nepal”

Key points from Hindustan Times

Relentless rainfall since Thursday has killed at least 14 people nationwide in Nepal.
Authorities issued warnings for residents along the Narayani River after it rose above 9 meters.
Highways to Chitwan blocked; multiple landslides hinder search and rescue efforts.
Deaths include four in Annapurna Village Council and four in Baglung District from landslides.
Security forces evacuate thousands as floods threaten infrastructure and road connectivity.

SourceHindustan TimesIndiaLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at Hindustan Times

07:42

“Floods, landslides kill 15 in India, four in Nepal as rivers rise”

Key points from The Straits Times

At least 19 people killed in India and Nepal by floods and landslides.
India's Uttar Pradesh reports 15 deaths and 63 districts affected.
Nepal records four fatalities and 10 missing workers after a Himalaya avalanche.
Rivers across seven Indian states run above danger levels.
Nepal warns of possible flash floods in 49 districts while infrastructure is damaged.

SourceThe Straits TimesSingaporeLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Straits Times

Coverage

Oldest first · UTC

07:33

SourceHindustan TimesIndiaLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at Hindustan Times“At least 14 dead in 72 hours as heavy rain triggers floods, landslides in Nepal”

Key points from Hindustan Times

Relentless rainfall since Thursday has killed at least 14 people nationwide in Nepal.
Authorities issued warnings for residents along the Narayani River after it rose above 9 meters.
Highways to Chitwan blocked; multiple landslides hinder search and rescue efforts.
Deaths include four in Annapurna Village Council and four in Baglung District from landslides.
Security forces evacuate thousands as floods threaten infrastructure and road connectivity.

07:42

SourceThe Straits TimesSingaporeLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Straits Times“Floods, landslides kill 15 in India, four in Nepal as rivers rise”

Key points from The Straits Times

At least 19 people killed in India and Nepal by floods and landslides.
India's Uttar Pradesh reports 15 deaths and 63 districts affected.
Nepal records four fatalities and 10 missing workers after a Himalaya avalanche.
Rivers across seven Indian states run above danger levels.
Nepal warns of possible flash floods in 49 districts while infrastructure is damaged.

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