Landslide-triggered floods kill five in central Nepal
Five people died and villages were wrecked after a blocked river sent floodwater downstream. A top UN official then called for global help for the recovery.
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What happened
Flash floods killed five people and destroyed villages in central Nepal. A landslide blocked a river, which triggered flooding downstream. A top UN official told AFP that the international community should help the Himalayan nation recover.
Why it matters
The UN official said the floods should be a turning point for global climate action.
Timeline
- Oct 16, 6:12 AM ET: Five people died in central Nepal after flash floods hit, with villages destroyed and a landslide blocking a river.
- Oct 17, 5:56 PM ET: A top UN official told AFP the floods should be a turning point for climate action and urged international aid for recovery.
Coverage
- Nepal floods ‘defining moment’ for climate action: UN (CTV News)
- Flash floods kill five and destroy villages in central Nepal (The Guardian)
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