KATHMANDU— A large landslide struck Nepal's Manang district near Chame on Sept. 27. Footage showed a large portion of a steep Himalayan slope collapsing, with earth, rocks and debris rapidly moving down the mountainside.
The video showed an entire section of the mountain vanishing within three seconds. Debris rushed down the slope, sending dust and loose material into the air.
The Chame landslide affected the flow of the Marsyangdi River. The District Administration Office in Manang confirmed the landslide fell into the river.
Local officials urged residents near the Marsyangdi River and surrounding settlements to be on alert. The landslide remained active, prompting warnings for caution along the river corridor. Landslides are occurring repeatedly from surrounding hills in Chame.
Multiple landslides have been reported across Nepal during several days of torrential rain and floods. This latest incident is part of a weather emergency affecting various areas.
Authorities reported 304 landslide incidents during this period, resulting in 20 deaths, four missing persons and seven injuries. Additionally, 87 flood-related incidents claimed four lives, and 151 incidents were linked to heavy rainfall.
At least 17 people have died during the latest spell of rainfall since late September. Persistent rainfall has triggered landslides across several districts, blocking major highways, damaging homes and forcing vulnerable communities to evacuate.
Another video showed an entire mountain collapsing into the Kaligandaki River in Nepal.
