Nepal Landslide Blocks Marsyangdi River In Manang As Heavy Rains Trigger Fresh Disruptions

Nepal experienced a massive landslide on Sunday in its Manang district, causing debris to enter the Marsyangdi River and briefly obstructing its flow. The landslide, triggered by relentless rains in the Himalayan nation, prompted local authorities to advise downstream residents to stay vigilant and take necessary precautions. Eventually, parts of the river returned to normal without substantial damage.

Nepal continues to grapple with the aftermath of last month's devastating flash floods, which originated near the Nepal-Tibet border. The Bhotekoshi River, originating from the Himalayan border region, carried the floodwaters downstream, leading to the destruction of homes, vehicles, roads, and bridges, as well as damage to hydropower projects.

On August 26, heavy monsoon rains resulted in flash floods that claimed at least 1,453 lives and left over 5,000 people missing. Nepal has been experiencing frequent landslides as the country passes through heavy monsoon rains. In the past few days, over 20 people have lost their lives due to floods, landslides, and other rain-related incidents across the nation.

Additional landslides in Palpa, Manang, and Mustang districts on Sunday blocked other rivers; however, the impact was not severe as the blocked rivers cleared after a few hours. A 55-year-old man died on Sunday after falling off a cliff while watching the swollen Kali Gandaki River and its erosion in Baglung, Gandaki province. The police are currently investigating the incident.

Meanwhile, five people were killed on Saturday as a house was buried under mud due to a landslide in Palpa district. Authorities have urged people residing in flood- and landslide-prone areas to remain alert as rainfall persists.