Nepal Death Toll Rises to 42 as Landslides and Floods Devastate Communities Amid Climate Change Concerns

Oct 05, 2025 05:34 pm CST

Heavy rainfall in Nepal has triggered devastating landslides and floods killing at least 42 people, with 37 deaths in the eastern district of Illam alone. Rescue operations are hampered by blocked roads while Kathmandu faces severe flooding. The disaster has stranded hundreds of travelers and highlights the increasing intensity of weather events attributed to climate change in South Asia.