This document discusses floods in Nepal. It provides background on floods, noting that Nepal is ranked 31st most at risk globally to flood and landslide hazards due to its geography. Floods cause both direct impacts like loss of life and infrastructure damage as well as indirect impacts through diseases and long-term effects on livelihoods. The document examines causes of floods in Nepal including natural factors like monsoon rains and human factors such as deforestation. It outlines effects of floods and flood management strategies communities can employ to mitigate risks and impacts.