Heavy rainfall and storms have caused widespread flooding and landslides across parts of India and Nepal, resulting in significant casualties and ongoing rescue efforts. In northern India’s Uttar Pradesh state, authorities reported 56 deaths and 46 injuries as of late September, amid extensive waterlogging and property damage.

Between September 25 and the morning of September 27, Uttar Pradesh recorded 66.5 millimeters of rain, substantially exceeding the usual 7.6 millimeters for that period, according to Hrishikesh Bhaskar Yashod, the state relief commissioner. Over 1,000 homes have been damaged, prompting local officials to conduct rescue operations, distribute relief supplies, and assess agricultural losses for potential compensation.

In Nepal, heavy rains have led to at least 14 fatalities, with 11 people reported missing. The government has issued warnings for possible flash floods in 49 out of the nation’s 77 districts, indicating that more than half of these areas face high flood or flash-flood risks. Water levels in major rivers and their tributaries continue to rise, heightening concerns about further flooding.

The Central Water Commission of India has highlighted a “severe situation” at 30 river-monitoring stations across seven states, with several key rivers, including the Ganga, exceeding danger levels. Rising water levels have prompted heightened surveillance and precautionary measures.

Flood-related disruptions have also affected telecommunications and power infrastructure in Nepal. Communications Minister Bikram Timilsinha reported damage to optical fiber cables and power supplies, which has caused interruptions in phone and internet services in several regions.

Authorities in both countries remain on alert as they intensify rescue and relief operations, while monitoring weather conditions that could lead to additional flash floods and landslides in the affected areas.