Kathmandu, Nepal – Devastating floods and landslides in Nepal have resulted in the tragic deaths of at least 100 people throughout the Himalayan nation. The aftermath of two intense days of continuous rainfall has left dozens missing and entire communities submerged in water within the vicinity of the capital city, Kathmandu.

Workers have been conducting daring rescues, navigating rafts to reach stranded individuals stranded on rooftops. The overflowing rivers have inundated thousands of homes and caused blockages on many major highways. Although the forecast predicts further rain until Tuesday, a slight reprieve was observed on Sunday.

The relentless downpours have led to over 3,000 rescues, as reported by a government spokesperson. Flash floods and landslides have proven to be fatal for many, with reports including a pregnant woman and a four-year-old girl perishing when a house collapsed under a landslide in Bhaktapur. Tragically, six football players lost their lives in a landslide at a training center operated by the All Nepal Football Association.

The floodwaters have swept away numerous individuals, with eyewitnesses recounting harrowing tales of helplessness in the face of nature’s fury. Amid the chaos, infrastructure damage has been extensive, with broken water pipes, disrupted telephone lines, and power outages causing further challenges for residents.

Search and rescue operations involving 10,000 police officers, volunteers, and army personnel are underway to locate missing individuals and provide aid to those affected. The Nepalese government has issued warnings urging against unnecessary travel and prohibited nighttime driving in the Kathmandu valley, where most highways remain impassable.

In light of the monsoon season, which brings annual flooding and landslides to Nepal, scientists have highlighted the exacerbating effects of climate change on extreme weather events. The intensified rainfall patterns can be attributed to a warmer atmosphere’s increased moisture retention and warmer ocean temperatures fueling more erratic storm systems. The resilience of the Nepalese people is being tested once again by the destructive forces of nature, prompting a collective effort to navigate through the aftermath of this disaster.