NORTHERN INDIA AND NEPAL — LATE-SEASON RAIN KILLS 70 IN FIVE DAYS

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ACTIVE · September 28, 2026 · NO. 0928

THE WATER

Late-season rain from Sep 23 to 27 killed 56 people in India and 14 in Nepal, where 11 are missing and flash floods are possible in 49 of 77 districts. Heavy rain continues over Uttarakhand today as the monsoon withdraws across the north-west. (Handled with care.)

THE RECORD

38 turning points on record since Jul 18 — the 8 most recent shown.

Sep 27▽ eased

Sep 26▽ reclassified tropical → water · eased sharply

Sep 25▽ eased

Sep 24peak → easing · eased sharply

Sep 23building → peak

Sep 22reclassified water → tropical · easing → building · intensified sharply

Sep 21▽ slipped down the board

Sep 19↑ moved up the board

WHO IT TOUCHES

Health systemsFlood-affected communities in Thailand, Chile, India and Nepal, and extreme heat in Rio de Janeiro.

WHAT THEY'RE SAYING

Communicators reporting from the region describe how heavy rains triggered floods and landslides that claimed at least 70 lives across northern India and Nepal while warning of further flash floods ahead. Their accounts align with the official forecast on the ongoing threat and add detail on the expanding risk to additional districts. Together the updates underscore how this late-season rain has produced unusually widespread and deadly impacts.

NG@ngosugartpSep 27Floods and landslides in Nepal and India have killed at least 70 people with more districts at risk.
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DA@DavidRoberryeSep 27Heavy rains caused floods and landslides killing 70 people in Nepal with warnings of more flash floods.
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