At least 14 people have died and a dozen more are missing after heavy rain unleashed floods and landslides across Nepal, with an avalanche adding to the toll.
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Key facts
- At least 14 people have been killed by floods and landslides in Nepal, according to Al Jazeera.
- Eleven people remain missing following the flooding and landslides.
- An avalanche left 12 workers missing, Al Jazeera reported.
- The disasters were triggered by heavy rain across the country.
At least 14 people have been killed and 11 remain missing after heavy rain triggered floods and landslides across Nepal, according to Al Jazeera.
The outlet reported that the sustained downpours set off deadly flooding and landslides in multiple areas of the country, overwhelming communities and prompting search efforts for those unaccounted for.
In a separate development tied to the extreme weather, an avalanche left 12 workers missing, Al Jazeera reported. The additional missing workers compound an already difficult recovery effort as authorities respond to the disaster.
The combination of floods, landslides and an avalanche points to widespread and dangerous conditions across affected regions of Nepal. The full scale of the damage and the fate of those still missing remained unclear in the initial reports.
Al Jazeera published its coverage on 28 September 2026, with the death toll of at least 14 and 11 missing reported in the early hours and further details on the avalanche emerging later in the day.
No further details on the specific locations, the identities of the victims, or the status of rescue operations were provided in the available reporting.
Why it matters
Nepal's mountainous terrain makes it especially vulnerable to floods, landslides and avalanches when heavy rain hits, and events like this can cut off communities and complicate rescue efforts. The loss of life and the number of people still missing underscore the human cost of extreme weather in the region.
Frequently asked questions
How many people have died in the Nepal floods and landslides?
According to Al Jazeera, at least 14 people have been killed by the floods and landslides across Nepal.
How many people are missing?
Al Jazeera reported that 11 people remain missing after the floods and landslides, while a separate avalanche left 12 workers missing.
What caused the disaster?
Heavy rain triggered the floods and landslides across Nepal, according to Al Jazeera.
Timeline
- Nepal hit by deadly floods, landslides, and avalanche
Al Jazeera: Heavy rain triggered deadly floods and landslides across Nepal, while an avalanche left 12 workers missing.
- 14 killed, a dozen missing as Nepal is hit by more floods and landslides
Al Jazeera: At least 14 people have been killed and 11 remain missing after heavy rain triggered floods and landslides across Nepal.