Nepal: Landslide: 2003/07/31
| Period | 2003/07/31 |
|---|---|
| Country or District | Nepal |
| Event Type | Landslide |
| Outline | Monsoon rains triggered landslides in Manakamana village, 75 miles west of the capital, Katmandu, killing at least 48 villagers, burying houses and blocking a key highway. |
| Summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Human Impact | Physical Impact | Others |
| Statistic Data of Disaster Situation from ADRC counterpart organization | ||
| Dead: 104 people Missing: 47 people Injured: 40 people Affected: 3599 families |
Collapsed: 1493 houses |
Animal loss: 181 |
Related Links
Report/Articles
OCHA ReliefWeb Situation Report No.2
Since the onset of monsoon rains, floods and landslides have affected geographically about two thirds of Nepal. As of 4 August 2003, the Department of Disaster Management of the Ministry of Home Affairs reported that floods and landslides have killed 130 people, 45 are missing and 69 injured.
Yahoo asia News 2003/07/31
Landslides in Nepal Kill at Least 48
Urgent Report from Supporting Members of the Asian Disaster Reduction Center
Disaster Situation Report from ADRC counterpart organization No.3
Reported by Mr. Lekh Nath Pokharel, Department of Disaster Management, Ministry of Home Affairs, Nepal (as of August 12)
Statistic Data of Disaster Situation from ADRC counterpart organization
Reported by Mr. Lekh Nath Pokharel, Department of Disaster Management, Ministry of Home Affairs, Nepal
Disaster Situation Report from ADRC counterpart organization No.2
Reported by Mr. Lekh Nath Pokharel, Department of Disaster Management, Ministry of Home Affairs, Nepal (as of August 5)
Disaster Situation Report from ADRC counterpart organization
Reported by Mr. Lekh Nath Pokharel, Department of Disaster Management, Ministry of Home Affairs, Nepal (as of July 31)