At least 56 people have been killed in India and 12 in Nepal after floods and landslides swept through parts of the two countries over the past three days, authorities said, as rivers rose above danger levels.
The death toll has risen steadily as rescue teams continue to search for survivors and recover bodies, with officials confirming that the fatalities were caused by a combination of flash flooding and landslides triggered by the swollen rivers.
Both India and Nepal are prone to severe weather during the monsoon season, when heavy rains can cause rivers to overflow and destabilise slopes, leading to widespread flooding and landslides in vulnerable areas.
Local authorities have issued alerts and are monitoring river levels closely, urging residents in affected regions to remain vigilant and follow evacuation orders where necessary. Emergency services are deploying relief supplies and conducting evacuations where possible.
The situation remains critical as water levels stay high, and officials warn that further casualties could occur if the rivers continue to breach danger thresholds.
<small>Source: Al Jazeera — read the original story there.</small>
