Trekkers Airlifted From Nepal Mountains as Fresh Landslides Kill Dozens

Trekkers have been airlifted by helicopter from mountainous areas of Nepal after fresh landslides and heavy rainfall struck the country, killing around 30 people, according to reports.

The latest disaster comes roughly a month after Nepal was hit by mass flooding that was described as catastrophic, adding further strain to communities and infrastructure still recovering from the earlier event.

Rescue Operations Under Way

Helicopter rescue missions were deployed to reach trekkers stranded in mountain areas cut off by the landslides, with authorities working to evacuate those at risk as conditions on the ground remained hazardous.

The combination of heavy rain and unstable terrain has repeatedly triggered landslides across affected regions, complicating both rescue efforts and the broader recovery from the earlier flooding.

Recurring Disaster Risk

Nepal's mountainous terrain makes it particularly vulnerable to landslides during periods of heavy rainfall, a risk that has been compounded this year by the scale of the preceding floods.

Authorities are continuing to assess the toll of the latest landslides, with the death count of around 30 expected to be reviewed as rescue and recovery operations continue.