More than 200 dead in Nepal floods as parts of Kathmandu remain under water

At least 193 people have been confirmed dead in Nepal due to devastating floods and landslides triggered by heavy monsoon rains. The Bagmati River and its tributaries burst their banks, causing widespread destruction and displacement. The southern part of Kathmandu was severely affected, with swaths of the city left underwater. The search for the missing continues, with 31 people still reported missing. The floods have destroyed hundreds of homes, cut off highways, and downed power lines, causing significant disruption to daily life. The government has closed schools and colleges for three days in response to the disaster. The heavy rains, which were the heaviest in two decades, caused major rivers to swell far above danger levels, leading to the catastrophic consequences.