Torrential rain, floods and landslides have claimed 21 lives and left at least five missing in Nepal, according to reports on Tuesday. The monsoon fury has hit multiple regions, with rescue teams working to reach affected areas.

Heavy rainfall triggered landslides in hilly districts and flooding in low-lying areas. Several roads have been blocked, hampering relief operations and cutting off remote villages.

Nepal’s disaster management authorities have been placed on alert. The monsoon season often brings deadly landslides to the Himalayan nation, where steep terrain makes communities vulnerable to sudden slides.

The government is assessing the damage and coordinating relief for displaced families. Weather officials have warned of more rain in the coming days, urging people in risk-prone areas to stay cautious. The death toll may rise as reports come in from remote areas.

Nepal’s rugged terrain makes it especially vulnerable during the monsoon, when saturated hillsides can give way without warning. Every year, landslides and floods claim dozens of lives across the country. Disaster experts say better early-warning systems and stricter building rules on slopes could reduce the toll. The government has been working to improve emergency response, but remote areas remain hard to reach.