Situation Overview
Continuous rainfall from 24 to 27 September 2026, associated with a
low-pressure system over the Bay of Bengal, triggered widespread
floods, landslides, inundation, and related disaster incidents across
Gandaki, Lumbini, Bagmati, and Madhesh provinces. Ahead of the event,
the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM) issued forecasts
warning of heavy to very heavy rainfall and the potential for flash floods,
landslides, waterlogging, and disruptions to essential services.
According to the latest situation update, 30 people lost their lives, 15
were injured, and 3 remain missing as a result of the rainfall-induced
disasters. The impact on communities has been significant, with 1,923
families directly affected, 234 houses completely destroyed, and 150
houses sustaining partial damage. (Data source: NDRRMA Sitrep)
The heavy rainfall also caused extensive disruptions to transportation
and connectivity. Flooding, erosion, and landslides led to partial or
complete obstructions along several major highways and strategic road
corridors, including Prithvi, BP, Araniko, Pasang Lhamu, Siddhartha, Mid-
Hill, and Narayangadh-Mugling ro
ads. Although rainfall has gradually decreased in eastern and central
Nepal, the weather system shifted westward, maintaining the risk of
flash floods and rising river levels in Lumbini, Karnali, and Sudurpaschim
provinces. Search and rescue operations, evacuations, and damage
assessments continue, while improving weather conditions are expected
to support ongoing response and recovery efforts.