KATHMANDU, JULY 6
Nepal is currently experiencing significant rainfall due to the influence of monsoon winds. Today, most areas in Bagmati, Gandaki, and Lumbini provinces are receiving light to moderate rain, with some regions in other parts of the country also experiencing rainfall. According to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology, this pattern of light to moderate rain will continue in many areas across all provinces this afternoon, with the possibility of heavy rain in certain locations within Bagmati, Gandaki, and Lumbini provinces.
The continuous monsoon rains have significantly affected various parts of Nepal, causing floods, landslides, and disruptions in daily life. These impacts highlight the urgent need for timely infrastructure development and effective disaster management strategies to mitigate such occurrences in the future.
Let's travel across the country in pictures to witness the impact of continuous rain with the arrival of the monsoon.
Photos by RSS
Flooding in Bhaktapur
Heavy rainfall has caused the Hanumante River in Bhaktapur to flood, entering the Ram Temple area, school zones, and settlements at Suryabinayak.
Rainy Day in Tarkeshwar Municipality
People head to their destinations with umbrellas on a rainy Saturday at Loktantrik Chowk road, Manmaiju, Tarkeshwar Municipality-10.
Landslide in Tanahun
A landslide at Kamalbari, Vyas Municipality-12, Tanahun, along the Prithvi Highway on Saturday, is being cleared with the help of a bulldozer. The landslide, caused by the rainfall, has obstructed this section of the highway.
Rising Water Levels in Marsyangdi River
The water level of the Marsyangdi River has increased due to continuous rainfall over the past few days. The rising water level has put areas, including the bridge at Chame, the headquarters of Manang, at risk.
Increased Water Levels in Tinau River
Due to continuous rainfall over the past few days, the water level of the Tinau River at Buddhanagar, Butwal Sub-Metropolitan City-11, has increased on Saturday. The rising water level has put the settlements near the Tinau River at risk.
Erosion in Dang
Continuous rainfall has caused the Hapure River to flood, eroding arable land at Aspara Gannar in Ghorahi Sub-Metropolitan City-9, Dang.
Flooded Streets in Birgunj
A street at Shripur, Birgunj Metropolitan City-11, flooded on Saturday, causing a jeep to get stuck in the roadside drain as the street became invisible. Most of the streets in Birgunj have flooded due to the continuous rainfall since Friday night.
Flooding in Chame Bazaar
A flood in the Ghatekhola, flowing through Chame Bazaar, the headquarters of Manang, has worsened the situation as the water level of the Marsyangdi River continues to rise.
Delayed Bridge Construction in Lamjung
The construction of a bridge over the Khahare River in Sundarbazar, Lamjung, along the Mid-Hill Highway has not been completed on time, causing the road to be blocked due to flooding during the rainy season. Passengers traveling to various places, including Pokhara, Chitwan, and Kathmandu, have been stranded since the morning.
