Death toll in Nepal flooding reaches at least 100, dozens still missing
NPR Online NewsSep 29
Nepal: At Least 193 Killed in Floods and Landslides
Above: Rescue personnel carry the body of the victim who was trapped under the landslide caused by the heavy rain in Dhading, Nepal on Sept. 29, 2024. Image copyright: Sunil Pradhan/Contributor/Anadolu via Getty Images
The Facts
At least 193 people were killed in Nepal over the weekend after heavy rain triggered floods and landslides across the Himalayan nation, local authorities said on Monday.
In a statement, police added that 31 people were still reported missing while 96 people were injured.
The Spin
Narrative A
While the monsoon season brings floods and landslides to Nepal every year, scientists said that climate change is exacerbating the problem as the rainfall has become worse each year in the Himalayan nation. It's vital to address the existential climate threat immediately.
Narrative B
This recent flooding underscores the urgent need for stronger infrastructure and disaster preparedness. While climate change may have worsened rainfall in this tragedy, a lack of disaster preparedness and climate-resilient infrastructure is the pressing tactical issue that must be addressed.