Researchers from the University of Michigan say that the threat of landslides and mudslides remains high across much of Nepal’s high country after the huge earthquake of 25 April 2015.…
After a summer of floods and landslides, and more recently deadly avalanches, Nepal Disaster Preparedness Needs to go Local, says a report by IRIN News. KATHMANDU, 17 October 2014 (IRIN)…
International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) steps up relief efforts as floods affect millions across South Asia New Delhi, September 9th, 2014. In recent days and…
The devastating landslide that struck in Sindhupalchowk, Nepal on 01 August 2014 was soon followed by severe flooding across western parts of the country. Over 200,000 people have been affected…
Yesterday, Thursday 21 August 2014, Nepal authorities confirmed to local media that 102 people have been killed in recent flooding there, with a further 125 still missing and 55 injured.…
For many parts of India, this year’s monsoon came late but has grown in severity over the last 7 days, leaving states across northern India suffering from floods and landslides.…
The number of victims of the floods in Nepal continues to rise. Latest new reports say there are still 136 people missing in the floods and that the death toll…
The rain, floods and landslides have continued in Nepal. Heavy rainfall affected several districts on Thursday 14 August (see our original report here), leaving at least 12 dead. Over 50…
Twelve people have been reported as killed in landslides or floods in Nepal over the last few days. At least 13 districts have been affected. Days of heavy monsoon rain…
The massive landslide that struck in the Nepal district of Sindhupalchowk on 01 August 2014 has blocked the Sunkoshi (Sun Kosi) river, creating a lake that some reports claim measures…
Climate-resilient varieties of rice could help to protect crop yields from the ravages of droughts and floods caused by the increasingly erratic weather patterns in South Asia. Report below by Om…
In similar circumstances to the recent heavy rainfall and overflowing rivers in Nepal’s Far Western Region, the bordering Indian state of Uttarakhand has seen around 5 consecutive days of constant…
Several days of non-stop rain in Nepal, particularly the Far Western Region, has forced the Mahakali River (also known as the Sharda River) to burst its banks. Local police said…
At least 9 people have been killed in floods and landslides in Sindhupalchok, Lalitpur and Chitwan districts of Nepal over the last 2 days. Heavy rain has fallen across the…
Heavy rainfall in Bajura District, a part of Seti Zone of Nepal, led to flash floods that have killed 3 people and injured one other. Other villages in the area…
With some financial aid from the World Bank, the Nepalese government is setting in place a flood and severe weather warning system for the country’s farmers. The system will rely…
