Due to the problems caused by the heavy rains that started across the country from Friday morning, life has been disrupted. According to the update till Saturday night, 66 people have died in floods, landslides and drowning across the country. 69 are missing. 34 people have died in Kathmandu Valley, 2 thousand houses have been flooded.

The exact details of the damage to personal and public property are not immediately public, and it is difficult to estimate it now. When the monsoon was active in the first week of June, July or August, the news of damage due to rain in a particular place would be made public. However, the heavy rains that hit the country in the second week of October is a new thing for the last generation. Due to the approach of Dasain, the loss is unexpected in the background of people becoming entertained through activities, meetings, shopping and travel.

Prithvi Highway and BP Highway entering Kathmandu were damaged since Friday afternoon due to rain. In addition to that, minor and major highways of all provinces were also partially damaged. Bridges were washed away in places. Because of this, the disruption in the transport system started. In some places, vehicles were washed away and landslides took place. From Saturday morning, the rain is more 

increased. Various rivers including Koshi, Wagmati, Narayani, Tinau crossed the danger level. Since Friday, the water level in the Bagmati, Manohara, Hanumante, Karmanasha and other rivers within the Kathmandu valley had started to rise and entered the surrounding settlements. On Saturday morning, the houses across the river were also flooded. Floods swept people away. Many were displaced. The details of the rainfall and the damage caused by it at different places across the country will be made public in the coming days.

Meteorologists have said that there is a chance of rain till Sunday. Therefore, until the rains stop completely, everyone should try to stay safe personally and as a family, and plan options that can be used if immediate help is needed. They should try to get help from local helpers and the help provided by the government. But even if the rain stops, what people have lost will not be regained. The one whose house has been washed away, maybe it was his collection of wealth-chains from generations, all of them were washed away with the house. Whose house is flooded, after the flood recedes, the house is recovered, but with damage. Because, even those who can be displaced before being submerged cannot move everything. In the process, he may have lost several important assets. Basically, it takes time for a person's state of mind to return to its original point. The role of government and supporting organizations is important to help people return to their old routine easily.

Even after flood and inundation stop, people still have to face the problem of some diseases. Especially since the water mixed with flood water and sewage reaches far and wide, the main and auxiliary sources of water are contaminated. As a result, infections like diarrhea and cholera can spread. Even if the water dries up, the dust collected by it remains for a long time and can cause respiratory and other problems. The death of animals can cause stench. As some parts of the collected water will be collected in many places, there is a possibility that it will help in the development of mosquitoes and spread dengue infection. These are some of the topics. The message to be received through this is that even after floods and submergence, many problems remain. Accordingly vigilance is required. The government at all three levels should identify the places where the infection can spread and sprinkle the necessary medicine, clean public places and spread public awareness.

Natural disasters are often unexpected. But this time heavy rain was predicted. According to the decision of the 'Monsoon Preparedness and Response Command Post', the 'National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority' had sent information for high alert. It was followed to some extent. But full compliance was not or was not possible. That's why the damage was done. It's sad to see so much damage despite the strong forecast. 

Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli is currently out of the country. The country's executive exercise is underway under the leadership of Acting Prime Minister Prakashman Singh. An emergency coordination meeting was also held under his leadership on Saturday. The meeting has taken decisions to provide relief to the affected, arrange for free treatment of the injured, bring the services from drinking water to roads into operation as soon as possible, postpone the exams, etc. The decisions of the meeting need to be implemented honestly and carefully.