The situation has thrown life out of gear in several areas, also leading to eight major rivers crossing the danger mark in eastern Nepal.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed solidarity with Nepal after landslides and floods triggered by torrential rainfall across the country left at least 52 dead.
Taking to X, the Prime Minister extended his condolences and reaffirmed India’s role as a close neighbour and reliable partner.
He said, “The loss of lives and property due to heavy rains in Nepal is heartbreaking. We stand with the Nepali people and the Government of Nepal during this difficult time. As a friendly neighbor and first responder, India is committed to providing any kind of assistance that may be needed.”
Nepal has been witnessing continuous rain since Friday. The situation has thrown life out of gear in several areas, also leading to eight major rivers crossing the danger mark in eastern Nepal.
नेपालमा भारी वर्षाका कारण भएको जनधनको क्षति पीडादायी छ। हामी यस कठिन समयमा नेपाली जनता र नेपाल सरकारको साथमा छौं। एक मित्रवत् छिमेकी र पहिलो रेस्पोन्डरको रूपमा भारत आवश्यक पर्ने कुनै पनि खाले सहयोग गर्न प्रतिबद्ध छ।
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 5, 2025
Nepal Army, Nepal Police, and Armed Police Force (APF) personnel were deployed for carrying out rescue operations in different areas.
In response to the disaster, the Nepali government announced Nepali rupees (NRs) 2,00,000 as immediate relief to the kin of those who lost their lives in rain-related disasters on Sunday.
Besides the compensation for the deceased, the injured will be provided with free treatment, according to statement by the National Disaster and Risk Reduction Management Authority (NDRRMA).
According to the Armed Police Force Headquarters, Ilam has been the worst hit, with landslides and floods claiming 37 lives. In other districts across the province, 12 more people have lost their lives. One person is still missing in Koshi, and at least 17 have been reported dead.
In Nepal’s southern plains, three people were reported dead and another was injured in Rautahat after being struck by lightning. In Bara, rescue teams are still searching for one person who has gone missing.
