At least 56 people have died in India and 12 in Nepal after three days of floods and landslides, with rivers rising above danger levels in parts of both countries, according to Al Jazeera.
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Key facts
- At least 56 people have died in India, according to authorities cited by Al Jazeera.
- At least 12 people have died in Nepal.
- The death toll rose over a period of three days.
- Rivers have risen above danger levels in parts of both countries.
Floods and landslides have killed at least 56 people in India and 12 in Nepal, according to Al Jazeera, as authorities across both countries reported a climbing death toll.
The outlet reported that the toll increased over three days, with rivers rising above danger levels in affected areas. The combination of high water and unstable ground has driven the casualties reported so far.
Al Jazeera cited authorities as the source for the rising figures, indicating that emergency response and assessment were continuing as conditions developed in parts of the two neighbouring countries.
The report did not specify which regions were worst affected, nor did it detail the number of people injured, displaced or missing. It also did not provide a breakdown of deaths caused by flooding versus those caused by landslides.
With rivers still above danger levels according to the report, the situation remained active at the time of publication, and the cited death tolls represented the figures reported by authorities over the three-day period.
Why it matters
Floods and landslides are recurring and deadly hazards across South Asia, and rising rivers above danger levels put lives, homes and infrastructure at immediate risk. A climbing death toll signals an unfolding emergency that can strain relief and rescue efforts in affected communities.
Frequently asked questions
How many people have died in the floods and landslides?
According to Al Jazeera, at least 56 people have died in India and at least 12 in Nepal.
Over what period did the deaths occur?
Al Jazeera reported that the death toll increased over a period of three days.
Why are the rivers dangerous right now?
The report says rivers have risen above danger levels in parts of both India and Nepal, contributing to the flooding and landslides.
Timeline
- Floods and landslides kill at least 56 people in India, 12 in Nepal
Al Jazeera: Authorities report increasing death toll over three days as rivers rise above danger levels in parts of both countries.