What happened
Nepal has experienced another wave of deadly landslides and heavy rain, resulting in the deaths of around 30 people. The disaster has affected over 1,900 families, with more than 240 homes damaged and roads, buildings, and bridges swept away.
Hundreds of trekkers on the Annapurna Circuit have had to cut short their hikes and be helicoptered to safety. Many have reported treacherous journeys back down the mountains, with some taking up to three or four days to complete and requiring them to pass collapsed roads and swept-away bridges.
Communities in several parts of Nepal are mourning loved ones, with many made homeless and staying in emergency tents. The national disaster management authority is working to respond to the disaster, with authorities trying to release water from a temporary lake caused by a massive landslide.
The Annapurna Circuit, a crucial part of Nepal's economy, has been severely impacted, with around 700 trekkers prevented from starting the trek. The local trekking authority has been holding back trekkers from embarking on the circuit due to the dangerous conditions.