Nepal landslides kill 30, strand trekkers on Annapurna Circuit

October 1, 2026 at 03:01 AM2 min

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A new wave of landslides and heavy rain has killed about 30 people in Nepal, with more than 1,900 families affected and over 240 homes damaged. Hundreds of trekkers on the Annapurna Circuit have been helicoptered out or forced to cut short their hikes. The disaster follows August flooding that left 1,400 dead and thousands missing.

Key Facts

About 30 people have died in Nepal from the latest landslides and heavy rain, according to the national disaster management authority.
More than 1,900 families have been affected and over 240 homes damaged since late last week.
Hundreds of trekkers on the Annapurna Circuit have been helicoptered out of Manang and Mustang districts.
August flooding in Nepal killed 1,400 people and left thousands missing.
A massive landslide partially blocked a river in Chame, creating a temporary lake that inundated houses and a key bridge.

Landslide Damage

Roads, buildings and bridges have been swept away across several parts of Nepal. Communities in Battar, north-west of Kathmandu, are mourning lost relatives and living in leaking tents. Resident Buti Tamang told BBC Nepali that her family lost their hut and many relatives. Ramesh Ghale, also displaced, said the tent leaks and they have nowhere to go.

Trekkers Evacuated

Trekkers and guides described treacherous descents taking three to four days, crossing collapsed roads and swept-away bridges. Jake Stacy, 21, from Suffolk, was stranded in Yak Kharka due to heavy snowfall and returned to Pokhara on Tuesday night. Australian Andrew Graham and his guide Prem KC crossed more than 15 landslides after leaving Manang village. Graham and his guide spent a night in the jungle after Chame was evacuated due to landslide risk. Trekking guide Tse Ring Doma said her group had to cross 28 landslides.

Chame River Blockage

A massive landslide partially blocked a river passing through Chame, creating a temporary lake. The lake inundated houses and a key bridge in the village. Authorities have used excavators for three days to release the water but have not been very successful, locals told the BBC.