5
High
Flood Risk in Kathmandu, Nepal
Risk Level: High — Score 5/10
Risk: 5Historical: 4
Key Risk Factors
- Moderate risk rating for Kathmandu based on ThinkHazard (Urban flood)
- 6 events on record in proximity
Peak season: March-September
Last significant event: Floods - Nepal (2019-07-13)
Highest Risk Cities for Floods
Kathmandu is not in the top 10 for flood risk among tracked cities.
How Kathmandu Compares
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Notable Flood Events Near Kathmandu
Flood - Bhotekoshi River, Nepal
July 5, 2016 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Floods - Nepal
July 12, 2019 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Floods/Landslides - Nepal
August 12, 2017 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Floods – Southern Nepal
October 2, 2011 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Flood - Nepal
July 2, 2017 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Flood Preparedness Tips
- 1.Know if your property is in a flood zone — check FEMA maps
- 2.Consider flood insurance even if not in a high-risk zone
- 3.Never drive through flooded roadways — Turn Around, Don’t Drown
- 4.Move valuables and important documents to upper floors
- 5.Install sump pumps and check valves in plumbing
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Score: 9/10
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Score: 9/10
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Score: 0/10
Tornado Risk in Kathmandu
Score: 0/10
Winter Storm Risk in Kathmandu
Score: 0/10
Landslide Risk in Kathmandu
Score: 5/10
Extreme Heat Risk in Kathmandu
Score: 5/10
Drought Risk in Kathmandu
Score: 9/10
High Wind Risk in Kathmandu
Score: 0/10
Tsunami Risk in Kathmandu
Score: 9/10
Flood Risk in Dhaka, Bangladesh
Score: 9/10
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Score: 9/10
Flood Risk in Mumbai, India
Score: 9/10
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