Nepal’s Prime Minister Sushila Karki on Sunday (November 2, 2025) held a joint meeting with the Chief Ministers of all seven provinces in connection with the preparations for the general elections to be held in the country on March 5, 2026. Prime Minister’s Press Coordinator Ram Bahadur Rawal said that this meeting was called to strengthen communication and coordination between the federal and provincial governments in the changed political context.

73-year-old Sushila Karki became the first woman Prime Minister of Nepal on September 12, 2025 this year after the then Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli stepped down from the post. Oli was ousted from power following youth-led Gen Z protests against corruption and a ban on social media.

Karki government trying to create consensus regarding elections

This meeting was another phase of discussions by the Prime Minister with various stakeholders in connection with the preparations for the general elections. Karki is continuing his meetings with leaders of various political parties as well as the Gen Z group ahead of the elections to be held in March next year with the aim of building a consensus. Karki also met Nepali Congress (NC) general secretaries Gagan Thapa and Vishwa Prakash Sharma on Saturday (October 31, 2025) regarding the need to clarify the stand of political parties regarding the elections.

PM Karki’s meeting regarding general elections lasted for an hour

According to sources in Prime Minister Karki’s secretariat, the one-hour long meeting focused on the government’s election preparations, improvement in law and order situation and other tasks to be completed before the elections. Nepali Congress leaders assured him of their party’s commitment to participate in the elections. After the meeting, Nepal Congress leaders Thapa and Sharma told reporters that Congress will soon hold serious talks with the Gen Z group as well as other political parties.

Karki government appealed to create favorable environment for elections

After the formation of the caretaker government in September, Karki had met representatives of major political parties for the first time on October 21 to discuss general election preparations and security issues. Karki sought cooperation from all political parties in conducting free and fair elections, while the leaders urged the government to create a conducive environment for the elections.

After an important meeting held with the heads of various security agencies in the presence of Prime Minister Karki, Home Minister Aryal said, ‘The government is always ready for talks and discussions to solve the problems.’

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed grief on Sunday (October 5, 2025) on the loss of life and property caused by heavy rains in Nepal. He said that India is committed to providing all kinds of help as a friend neighbor and the first to help a country.

At least 40 people have been killed till the morning of Sunday (October 5, 2025) due to landslides and floods due to heavy rains from the night of Saturday (October 4, 2025) at various places in eastern Nepal and five people are still missing.

37 people died in Ilam district of Koshi province

Nepal’s National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority has issued a statement in this regard. The authority said in a statement that 37 of these 40 people died in various areas of Illam district of Koshi province due to landslides after heavy rains on Saturday (October 4).

PM Modi expressed grief over the death of people in Nepal

After the huge devastation and landslides in Nepal, Prime Minister Modi posted a post on the social media platform X on Sunday (October 5, 2025). In the post, PM Modi said, ‘Loss of life and property due to heavy rains in Nepal is sad. We are standing with the people of Nepal and its government in this difficult time. He said, “India is committed to providing necessary assistance as a friendly neighbor and the first to respond.”

The loss of lives and damage caused by Heavy rains in nepal is distressing. We stand with the People and Government of Nepal in this Difability Time. As a friendly neighbor and first responsibility, India remain committed to providing any assistance that may be required.

– Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 5, 2025

Lalitpur, Kathmandu, the highest rainfall

The Meteorological Department of Nepal issued a statement saying that most of the districts of Nepal have reduced rainfall, while some parts of Lalitpur district of Kathmandu Valley recorded the highest rainfall. The Meteorological Department said that light to moderately rain continues in many areas in Kathmandu, Morang, Sunsari, Udaipur, Saptari, Siraha, Dhanusha, Saralahi, Sindhuli and Ramhechhap districts.

Report- With PTI input

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Landslides and floods occurred due to torrential rains from the night of Saturday (October 4, 2025) at various places in eastern Nepal. Due to this, at least 51 people died till the morning of Sunday (October 5, 2025).

Armed Police Force (APF) spokesperson Kalidas Dhauvji said that at least 37 people have died at various places in Illam district in Koshi province due to landslides due to heavy rains in the last two days.

How many people died in which areas,

The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA) issued a statement saying that out of these 37 people, eight people died in Demai and Myzogmai municipal areas, six in Ilam municipality and Sandakpur rural municipality, six in Mangsabung and three in Fakfokathum village. Two people died in Udaipur and one in Panchthar due to floods and landslides.

Apart from this, three people died due to lightning in Rauthat and two in Khotang district. Meanwhile, six people died in an accident caused by roads being damaged due to heavy rains in Panchathar district.

Many people missing due to river and flooding

At least four people disappeared after being swept away in the rising river in the Langtang conservation area of ​​Rasuwa district and one person is missing in flood incidents in Illam, Bara and Kathmandu. Dhaoubaji said that four of the 16 people who went on a tracking campaign in Langang area have also gone missing.

Nepal Army, Nepal Police and APF personnel are involved in rescue operations. Security personnel rescued four people, including a pregnant woman from Ilam district by aircraft and admitted them to a hospital in Dharan municipality. Out of the seven provinces of Nepal, the monsoon is active in five provinces, including Koshi, Madhesh, Bagmati, Gandaki and Lumbini.

PM Modi offered help in disaster

Offering help to the neighboring country, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said in a social media post, ‘Loss and loss due to heavy rains in Nepal is sad. In this difficult time, we are with the people of Nepal and the government. Modi wrote on the X platform, ‘As a friendly neighbor and the first response, India is committed to provide all possible help.’

Government of Nepal gave instructions after improvement in weather

Meanwhile, the Nepal government has allowed some vehicles to visit Kathmandu in view of the improvement in the weather. The Kathmandu Valley received less rainfall than the last two days on Sunday (October 5, 2025) and some national highways have been removed due to landslides.

A statement issued by NDRRMA said, “As per the decision of the monsoon counter command post, the emergency services, goods transport, passenger vehicles and short distance vehicles in the middle of the national highways will be allowed to go to their destination keeping in mind the condition of roads in coordination with local authorities.” However, till further orders, the movement of vehicles on risky roads and highways has been banned at night.

Nepal officials released red alert

Nepali officials banned the entry and exit from Kathmandu on Saturday (October 4, 2025) due to continuous rains and the possibility of landslides for the next three days. A red alert was also issued for areas around Bagmati and Eastern Rapti rivers. Officials said that due to the monsoon being active, there has been continuous rains in Kathmandu and other parts of the country since Friday night.

Due to bad weather Tia Domestic flights canceled from

Domestic flights were stopped from Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) on Saturday (October 4, 2025) due to bad weather. TIA, General Manager of Kathmandu Hansa Raj Pandey said that domestic flights from Kathmandu, Bharatpur, Janakpur, Bhadrapur, Pokhara and Tumlingatar have been stopped till the next notice.

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After the coup of the Gen-Z revolution in Nepal, it has now been agreed to make Sushila Karki an interim Prime Minister of Nepal. The President of Nepal will administer him oath on Friday (September 12, 2025) i.e. in a few hours today. According to the information, Sushila Karki can be sworn in till 8:45 pm.

Consent to dissolve the House of Representatives after discussion

The name of former Chief Justice Sushila Karki was approved in a conversation between ‘Jane Z’ group representatives, Army Chief and President Ramchandra Paudel on Friday (September 12, 2025), who led the anti -government protests. After a day -long discussion, it was agreed to dissolve the House of Representatives and it was agreed to appoint Karki as the PM of the Interim Government.

Sushila Karki will become the first woman Prime Minister of Nepal, President will be sworn in

President Ramchandra Paudel told the top leaders of the major parties that he was going to decide to dissolve the House of Representatives and will immediately prepare to administer Sushila Karki as Prime Minister.

After taking oath as PM of Nepal’s caretaker government, former Chief Justice Sushila Karki will hold fresh elections in the country, fulfilling the demands of the agitating group. The youth -led Jane Z group proposed Karki’s name for the post of new Prime Minister. President Paudel Karki will be administered the oath of Nepal’s first woman Prime Minister.

KP Oli resigns from PM after violent protests in the country

On September 8 and 9, violent protests were organized by ‘Jane-Z’ against corruption against KP Sharma Oli-led Nepal government and ban on social media. During this time, after the death of many people in police action, hundreds of protesters entered his office demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Oli. After this, the next day he resigned from his post and after that the ban on social media in Nepal was lifted on the night of 8 September.

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