5
High
Landslide Risk in Kathmandu, Nepal
Risk Level: High — Score 5/10
Risk: 5Historical: 10
Key Risk Factors
- Moderate risk rating for Kathmandu based on ThinkHazard (Landslide)
- Extensive history of significant events in this area
- High recent activity — multiple events in the last 12 months
- Largest recent event exposed 154,000 people
Last significant event: Landslide - Central Himalayas, NE of Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal (2025-07-08) — 53,800 people exposed
Highest Risk Cities for Landslides
Kathmandu is not in the top 10 for landslide risk among tracked cities.
How Kathmandu Compares
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Notable Landslide Events Near Kathmandu
Landslide - Central Himalayas, N of Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal
July 18, 2024 — WARNING
154,000 people exposed; $200M capital exposed
Landslide - Central Himalayas, N of Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal
July 20, 2024 — WARNING
534,000 people exposed; $619M capital exposed
Landslide - Central Himalayas, NE of Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal
July 7, 2025 — WATCH
53,800 people exposed; $141M capital exposed
Landslide - Central Himalayas, N of Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal
May 17, 2025 — WARNING
11,200 people exposed; $16M capital exposed
Landslide - Central Himalayas, N of Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal
July 3, 2025 — WARNING
609,000 people exposed; $1,549M capital exposed
Landslide Preparedness Tips
- 1.Learn the signs of an impending landslide — new cracks, tilting trees, unusual water flow
- 2.Avoid building near steep slopes, drainage channels, or past slide areas
- 3.Plant ground cover on slopes to stabilize soil and reduce erosion
- 4.Create proper drainage around your property to direct water away from slopes
- 5.Have an evacuation plan ready if you live in a landslide-prone area
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