2020 Nepal floods
 Location of Nepal | |
| Date | June–September 2020 |
|---|---|
| Location | Western Nepal, in particular Myagdi District |
| Cause | Climate change and poor drainage infrastructure |
| Deaths | 401 |
The 2020 Nepal floods were induced by heavy rains causing landslides and flash floods in western Nepal, and in particular Myagdi District.[1][2] As of 24 June, Nepal's Ministry of Home Affairs reported 132 dead, 53 missing, and 128 injured in 445 flooding and landslide incidents.[3] Aon reported 401 fatalities from the floods.[4]
Following the floods, Nepal's water minister Barshaman Pun instructed his officials to raise flood mitigation in the Nepal-India Joint Committee on Inundation and Flood Management (JCIFM) forum.[5]
The Kathmandu Post labelled the rainy season as one of the deadliest in recent memory, writing that the large losses are a result of failure by local and national government.[6]
See also
References
- ^ Welle (www.dw.com), Deutsche. "Floods and landslides lash Nepal, scores dead | DW | 12.07.2020". DW.
- ^ "Floods, landslides kill 40 in Nepal, many missing". CNA. Archived from the original on 13 July 2020. Retrieved 13 July 2020.
- ^ "Floods in Nepal: 132 dead by rain triggered floods and landslides in past 40 days in Nepal | World News - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 14 September 2020.
- ^ "Global Catastrophe Recap December 2020" (PDF). Aon Benfield.
- ^ "Nepal Minister directs officials to start preparing for flood talks with India". Hindustan Times. 18 July 2020.
- ^ "Despite tackling disasters every monsoon, Nepal fails to learn from experience". The Kathmandu Post.