Trekkers helicoptered off mountains as more deadly landslides hit Nepal

What the report says

Around 30 people have died in fresh landslides and heavy rain in Nepal, according to BBC World News, as the country is still recovering from catastrophic flooding in August that killed about 1,400 people and left thousands missing. The latest weather damage has affected more than 1,900 families, with over 240 homes damaged and roads, buildings and bridges swept away in several parts of the country.

The hardest-hit areas include districts along the Annapurna Circuit, a major trekking route and an important source of income for Nepal’s tourism economy. Many trekkers have had to end their trips early, and dozens have been helicoptered out of remote mountain areas such as Manang and Mustang. Others have spent days navigating unstable slopes, collapsed roads and washed-out bridges to return to safety. BBC World Service reporting also described trekkers and guides crossing numerous landslides and dealing with heavy snowfall, mud and disrupted communications.

Local communities are also facing displacement and loss, with some residents staying in emergency tents after fleeing damaged homes. Authorities have said no one has been killed in the main trekking region itself, but separate mountain hazards remain serious, including an avalanche near Himlung Peak that has left people dead and others missing. The report highlights how repeated extreme weather is compounding hardship in a country already coping with major flood damage and raising concerns for both residents and the trekking industry.