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]
| Date | June-July 2020 |
|---|---|
| Location | Western Nepal, in particular Myagdi District |
| Deaths | 132 dead, 53 missing |
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]
References
- Welle (www.dw.com), Deutsche. "Floods and landslides lash Nepal, scores dead | DW | 12.07.2020". DW.COM.
- "Floods, landslides kill 40 in Nepal, many missing". CNA.
- https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/south-asia/132-dead-by-rain-triggered-floods-and-landslides-in-past-40-days-in-nepal/articleshow/77144369.cms
- "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". kathmandupost.com.
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