2020 Nepal floods
The 2020 Nepal floods were induced by heavy rains causing landslides and flash floods in western Nepal, and in particular Myagdi District.[1][2] As of 24 June, Nepal's Ministry of Home Affairs reported 132 dead, 53 missing, and 128 injured in 445 flooding and landslide incidents.[3]
 Location of Nepal | |
| Date | June–September 2020 |
|---|---|
| Location | Western Nepal, in particular Myagdi District |
| Deaths | 132 |
Following the floods, Nepal's water minister Barshaman Pun instructed his officials to raise flood mitigation in the Nepal-India Joint Committee on Inundation and Flood Management (JCIFM) forum.[4]
The Kathmandu Post labelled the rainy season as one of the deadliest in recent memory, writing that the large losses are a result of failure by local and national government.[5]
See also
References
- Welle (www.dw.com), Deutsche. "Floods and landslides lash Nepal, scores dead | DW | 12.07.2020". DW.
- "Floods, landslides kill 40 in Nepal, many missing". CNA.
- "Floods in Nepal: 132 dead by rain triggered floods and landslides in past 40 days in Nepal | World News - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 14 September 2020.
- "Nepal Minister directs officials to start preparing for flood talks with India". Hindustan Times. 18 July 2020.
- "Despite tackling disasters every monsoon, Nepal fails to learn from experience". The Kathmandu Post.
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