There is a havoc of nature in India’s neighboring Nepal. A case of landslides also came to light due to continuous rains in Nepal. According to the armed police force headquarters, 43 people have died in landslides since Friday. Due to continuous heavy rains since Friday (October 03, 2025), there are situations like landslides, floods and waterlogging in different places. In India, the highest number of deaths occurred in Ilam district bordering Darjeeling.
Ilam’s Chief District Officer Sunita Nepal said in a conversation with IANS, three houses collapsed in a landslide on Saturday. He said that more houses have been damaged in landslides, so the death toll is likely to increase. The Ilam District Administration Office (DAO) has sought a detailed report of landslides and flood damage from the local administration of the district.
Lalitpur district of Kathmandu is the highest rainfall
Officer Sunita Nepal said that due to landslides, the Mechi highway connecting Ilam to South Jhapa district was also blocked in many places. According to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorological, there was heavy rains since Friday, but the situation improved slightly on Sunday morning.
In a notice issued on Sunday (October 05, 2025), the Meteorological Department said that most of the districts have reduced rainfall and the highest rainfall was recorded in some parts of Lalitpur district of Kathmandu Valley. The department said, ‘Kathmandu, Morang, Sunsari, Udaipur, Saptari, Siraha, Dhanusha, Saralahi, Sindhuli and some areas of Ramhechhap districts are receiving light rain.’
Many highways affected due to landslides
The department has predicted heavy rains in the hilly districts of East Koshi province on Sunday afternoon and night. Many highways have also been damaged due to landslides, due to which movement was also disrupted. The Nepal government has still continued the ban on the entry and exit of vehicles going to Kathmandu Valley.
According to the Metropolitan Traffic Police Division, the major highway connecting the valley, the Earth Highway (connects Kathmandu to western Nepal), the BP highway (connects the capital to southeastern Nepal) and the Araniko highway (connecting Kathmandu to the Chinese border) have been completely blocked.
Nepali interim Prime Minister’s appeal to the people
At the same time, the interim Prime Minister of the country Sushila Karki has issued a video message and appealed to the citizens to stay indoors and avoid traveling until there is a lot of need. Apart from this, he has assured the safety of citizens.
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