As of October 9, 2025, Rautahat District in southern Nepal is grappling with severe flooding triggered by intense rainfall that began on October 3. The region received record-breaking precipitation, with Mahespur recording 289 mm and Gaur 259 mm within a 24-hour period Kathmandu Post.
Impact in Rautahat
- Casualties: At least six people have died due to floods and lightning strikes across the district over the past three days The Himalayan Times.
- Missing Persons: Two girls, aged 11 and 12, went missing after being swept away by seasonal floodwaters while in a paddy field in Dewahi Gonahi Municipality-6 Rising Nepal.
- Displacement: Floods have displaced 412 families in the district Rising Nepal.
- Infrastructure Damage: The Bakaiya River overflowed, eroding embankments and inundating roads, disrupting transportation and daily life Reuters.
Broader Context
This flooding is part of a larger disaster affecting eastern and central Nepal. The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA) reports that 53 people have died nationwide due to rain-induced disasters, including landslides and flooding myRepublica.
In response, the government has issued severe rainfall warnings, closed highways, and grounded domestic flights to facilitate rescue operations and prevent further casualties AP News.
Ongoing Efforts
Rescue teams are actively searching for the missing individuals and providing assistance to displaced families. Authorities are also working to repair damaged infrastructure and restore normalcy to the affected areas.
