Heartbreaking disaster strikes! Entire family among nine killed in Nepal’s deadly landslides

In a devastating turn of events, at least nine people, including three children, lost their lives in west Nepal due to landslides triggered by heavy monsoon rains. The National Disaster Rescue and Reduction Management Authority confirmed that multiple families in different districts were affected, with an entire family perishing as their home was obliterated in Malika village, Gulmi district.

The tragedy unfolded late at night when unsuspecting families were asleep. In Malika village, five family members were killed as their house was engulfed by a landslide. The deceased included a couple, their daughter-in-law, and two grandchildren, one being just eight months old. Nearby, in Syangja and Baglung districts, additional lives were lost under similar circumstances, highlighting the perilous nature of living in these susceptible mountainous areas during the monsoon season.

Nine dead, including three children, as catastrophic landslides sweep through Nepal’s mountainous regions

This recent catastrophe adds to the increasing toll of the monsoon season, which has already claimed 35 lives across Nepal due to landslides, floods, and lightning strikes since it began in mid-June. Such incidents are a grim reminder of the dangers posed by the annual rains, which continue to impact the largely mountainous country through mid-September.

Local authorities and emergency services are struggling to cope with the aftermath, as rescue operations are hampered by the ongoing adverse weather conditions. The government is being urged to enhance its disaster preparedness and to implement more effective land management and safety measures to prevent future tragedies.

The frequency and intensity of these disasters call for a more robust approach to environmental and disaster management, especially in regions prone to such natural calamities. Strengthening infrastructure, improving early warning systems, and community training are crucial steps toward safeguarding vulnerable populations.