Nepal after devastating rainfall and landslides

   As of October 4, Kathmandu Significant human and infrastructure losses have been caused by the recent floods and landslides that occurred throughout Nepal as a result of the intense rains that fell between September 26 and 28. As of October 3, 236 people had died, 165 were injured, and 19 were still unaccounted for, according to a situation report issued by the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA). One American and two Korean citizens are among the dead. Among the deceased are 32 children (16 boys, 13 girls, and 3 unclassified).

Similarly, 17,000 people were saved, including 910 who were rescued by air, and 30,731 security personnel were deployed. In the meantime, 5,310 dwellings suffered partial damage, and 4,667 were totally demolished. Over 10,807 households were relocated, and 16,243 families were impacted by the tragedy. The economy has also been severely impacted by this recent natural disaster, with Nepal's infrastructure suffering significant damage. An estimated Rs 3 billion was lost as a result of the damage to 11 hydropower units with a combined capacity of 625.96 MW, according to the NDRRMA. Ten highways, twenty-five suspension bridges, six irrigation projects, and forty-four partially damaged bridges were also demolished or seriously damaged. With 88,476 hectares of paddy fields and 4,765 hectares of fruit and vegetable farms impacted, the agricultural sector was also severely impacted, with losses estimated at NPR 3.5 billion. In addition, 26,205 animals and 458 hectares of fish ponds were destroyed. The fields of telecommunications, education, and health have also been impacted by the catastrophe. A total of Rs 235 million was lost in telecommunications infrastructure, while 96 schools and 66 medical facilities were affected.