Floods and Landslides Dampen Dashain Celebrations Across Affected Regions

Disruptions caused by sudden flooding and severe landslides significantly altered the atmosphere of this year's Dashain holiday. Local residents noted that the seasonal celebrations felt notably subdued in comparison to past years due to the widespread destruction experienced across various settlements. Swollen waters from rivers including the Bhotekoshi, Trishuli, and Budhi Gandaki resulted in severe losses of human life and property. In addition to direct damage near riverbanks, landslips severely impacted several crucial highway networks, restricting transit and preventing many families from gathering during the traditional festival period. In affected areas such as Chitwan, community members voiced grief over relatives lost during the Bhotekoshi flooding. The combination of damaged infrastructure, ongoing transportation hurdles, and local tragedies contributed to an absence of festivity throughout the impacted districts.