• Heavy monsoon rains trigger landslides and floods across Nepal, with fatalities reported by outlets ranging from the low 20s to mid-60s.
• Illam district is among the hardest hit, as roads collapse and villages are swept away, prompting emergency responses and evacuations.
• Cross-border relief efforts unfold, with India offering assistance and military resources deployed; Bhutan and Darjeeling region are also affected.
• Transport disruptions and government actions, including holidays and flight restrictions, aim to facilitate rescue and relief operations.

Nepal faced a widening disaster as heavy rains triggered landslides and floods across multiple districts, with tallies of confirmed deaths varying by outlet—Reuters reported at least 22 dead in the last 36 hours, while Al Jazeera and CNA placed totals higher, with dozens killed and hundreds affected across eastern districts like Illam. Authorities warned that rivers such as the Koshi were surging, and in Sunsari district all 56 sluice gates at the Koshi Barrage were opened to drain water, signaling a major flood-control response. Domestic flights were largely disrupted but international services continued in some cases, reflecting the scale of disruption on the ground, according to Reuters and TRT Global. according to Reuters and TRT Global and Al Jazeera and CNA.

Across the region, the crisis has drawn cross-border attention and responses. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed sympathy and said India remained ready to assist, while reports from SCMP highlighted escalation in neighboring areas such as Darjeeling in West Bengal, where casualties and infrastructure damage were reported as heavy rains persisted. Bhutan and other regional areas also saw rising water levels and related rescue efforts, with military helicopters mobilized in some responses. according to SCMP and Los Angeles Times and IndiaTimes.

In Nepal, Illam district bore a heavy toll, with multiple outlets citing deaths in the high-40s to mid-40s in that region and describing villages swept away and roads blocked by landslides. Rescue teams faced difficult conditions as infrastructure buckled, and officials emphasized ongoing efforts to reach affected communities. The government also announced public holidays to support emergency responses and relief work, a step echoed by other outlets noting the disruption to travel during Dashain. according to Al Jazeera and CNA and LA Times.

Experts and officials warned that the monsoon season’s end did not reduce the risk, as climate factors and terrain continued to drive deadly landslides and floods in Nepal and neighboring regions. Reports highlighted the ongoing vulnerability of roads and bridges, with continued river surges threatening more communities and complicating relief operations. The international community watched closely as aid agencies coordinated with local authorities to prioritize evacuated areas and essential services. according to SCMP and LA Times and Reuters.