2019 Nepal floods

The 2019 Nepal floods were a series of flash floods that affected widespread areas of Nepal. Severe flooding was seen in many regions, especially in the Terai area and Kathmandu.

2019 Nepal floods
Flooding in Terai, Nepal
Date11 July
LocationNepal
Deathsat least 78

Heavy rainfall on account of the monsoon season began on the 11th of July and caused disruption in many areas, specially in Province No. 2 and Province No. 1. Effects included an estimated 78 casualties, much livestock, and significant damage to property and infrastructure. Many regions in the south part of Nepal were impacted, with highways collapsing in many parts, including the main life line highway of Nepal.[1][2][3]

See also

References
  1. "Death toll from floods in south Asia rises to more than 100". The Guardian. Retrieved 26 August 2020.
  2. "More than 100 dead and 6M affected by flooding". CNN. Retrieved 26 August 2020.
  3. Hussain, Wasbir. "78 dead in Nepal as flooding wreaks havoc in South Asia". ABC News. Retrieved 26 August 2020.
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