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Nepal Weather Alert: Heavy Rains Trigger Massive Floods and Landslides, Over 90 Dead in Nepal and North Bengal

The death toll in the North Bengal floods has climbed to 28, while Nepal has recorded 60 deaths so far. According to reports around 500 tourists who were stranded in Darjeeling were rescued by the West Bengal Police and taken to Siliguri.

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Written By: N. Lothungbeni Humtsoe | Published : October 7, 2025 5:58 PM IST

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Nepal Weather Alert: As heavy rainfall lashed many parts of India, a devastating landslide disaster struck West Bengal's Darjeeling in the early week of October. Apart from the popular hill station nestled in West Bengal, which is among the most affected areas in the region, neighbouring country Nepal has also witnessed a similar situation, leaving many people searching for hope.

North Bengal And Nepal Recorded 28 And 60 Deaths Respectively

The death toll in the North Bengal floods has climbed to 28, while Nepal has recorded 60 deaths so far. According to reports, around 500 tourists who were stranded in Darjeeling were rescued by the West Bengal Police and taken to Siliguri. Rescue operations are underway in affected areas in West Bengal and Nepal to take stock of the situation.

Rescue Operation Underway In North Bengal And Nepal

West Bengal Chief Minister, Mamata Banerjee, wrote in her latest X post, "In Jalpaiguri, senior officials from District Headquarters, along with the SDOs and BDOs, are working tirelessly on the ground to provide immediate relief to those affected. Life jackets have already been distributed to ensure safety. Today, construction work on damaged bridges will also begin so that communication lines can be restored without delay.

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"Every arm of the administration has been mobilised with a singular purpose: to stand beside the people in their hour of need. While nature's fury has caused immense hardship, our collective resolve is to ensure that no family feels abandoned and no individual remains unsupported. I am personally monitoring the situation and will continue to ensure that every necessary measure is taken with compassion, speed, and accountability."

WHO Health Safety Guidelines

Acknowledging the increased risk of transmission of water and vector-borne diseases during heavy rains and floods, the World Health Organization (WHO) outlines seven essential points to prevent yourself from contracting dengue, malaria, chikungunya, typhoid fever, cholera and yellow fever.

  1. Know your evacuation route and warning signals to identify flood areas.
  2. Ensure to use chlorine to disinfect your water or boil it at a high temperature to kill the germs for drinking and cooking purposes.
  3. Always wash your hands with soap when you come into contact with floodwater.
  4. WHO claims that even the slightest amount of flood water can be dangerous. Hence, to avoid flooding and standing water.
  5. Avoid eating foods that have come in contact with flood water to avoid water-borne disease.
  6. Cleans your house carefully with soap and water, as well as bleach if required.
  7. Protect yourself from mosquito bites.
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N. Lothungbeni Humtsoe

N. Lothungbeni Humtsoe

N. Lothungbeni Humtsoe is a Senior Editor at TheHealthsite.Com. She holds a Master’s degree in Communication from the University of Hyderabad and a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from Patkai Christian College. She is a Health and Lifestyle Journalist who ... Read More