World · Singapore Bureau
Monsoon floods, landslides kill 19 across India and Nepal
Heavy rainfall has triggered widespread flooding and landslides across South Asia, claiming at least 19 lives in India and Nepal. Authorities have issued warnings for potential flash floods in nearly two-thirds of Nepal's districts as river levels continue to rise.
LSN Singapore ·
Severe weather and rising water levels have devastated communities across the region as the monsoon season intensifies. In India, at least 15 people have been killed by floods and landslides triggered by persistent heavy rainfall, while four fatalities have been reported in Nepal.
Nepali authorities have issued alerts for 49 of the country's 77 districts, warning of the risk of flash floods as swollen rivers threaten populated areas. The warnings underscore the scale of the disaster unfolding across the Himalayan nation and the broader South Asian region.
Rescue and relief operations are underway in affected areas as families flee their homes ahead of anticipated flooding. Meteorological agencies have advised residents in vulnerable zones to remain vigilant and follow official guidance as rainfall forecasts suggest conditions may persist in coming days.
The devastating impact reflects the region's vulnerability to extreme weather during the annual monsoon season, which typically brings life-threatening conditions to South and Southeast Asia from June through September.