A new wave of landslides and heavy rain has resulted in approximately 30 deaths in Nepal. This follows catastrophic flooding in August that killed 1,400 people.
The national disaster management authority reports that over 1,900 families have been affected since late last week, with more than 240 homes damaged. Roads, buildings, and bridges have been swept away.
Hundreds of trekkers on the Annapurna Circuit, a route that typically takes up to three weeks to complete, have had to cut short their hikes. Many have been helicoptered out of the Manang and Mustang districts.
Four bodies have been recovered and 12 people remain missing after an avalanche near the base of Himlung Peak. Authorities are attempting to clear a massive landslide that has partially blocked a river in Chame, creating a temporary lake that has inundated houses and a key bridge.
A representative of the Annapurna Conservation Area Project stated that around 700 trekkers are currently waiting in Pokhara to begin the Annapurna Circuit, with the route being held back despite pressure from the trekking industry.