Nepal Floods and Landslides Claim Over 200 Lives, Hamper Rescue Efforts

Heavy monsoon rains caused severe flooding and landslides across Nepal, resulting in significant casualties and widespread damage, especially in Kathmandu.

• The death toll from the floods and landslides has risen to at least 224, with dozens still missing and hundreds injured.
• Kathmandu experienced its heaviest rainfall in over two decades, causing severe flooding and isolating the city as all major highways were blocked by landslides.
• Rescue teams, including police and soldiers, have been deployed across the country, using helicopters, motorboats, and heavy equipment to assist those affected.
• Criticism has been directed at the government for its slow response to the disaster, with many survivors in remote areas still awaiting relief.
• Experts attribute the severity of the flooding to climate change and unplanned urban development, which exacerbated the impact of the heavy rains.

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