- Monday, 6 April 2026
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Death toll from Ilam landslide reaches 37
According to the latest report, with the recovery of the bodies of three previously missing persons, the number of casualties has reached 37, said Eknarayan Koirala, Deputy Superintendent of Police of the District Police Office.
Nepal Airlines taking stranded passengers to Kathmandu through chartered flight
The roads are obstructed. Obtaining air ticket is almost impossible. In such adverse situation, we have arranged a chartered flight of the NA in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation. Hopefully, it will be a respite for the passengers bound to Kathmandu," Pandey said.
YCL mobilized in Balkhu area to clean inundated houses
A team led by YCL chair Pushpa Oli today reached Balkhu and Teku area where flooded Bagamati River entered houses and caused inundation. The team cleaned the houses by draining out the flood water.
2 dead, 3 injured in landslides, floods in Pachthar
Of the dead, Kanchhimaya Sherma, 79, of Tumbeba Rural Municipality-4, Oleni, died when her house got buried in the landslide while Misek Nembang, 17, of Falgunanda Rural Municipality-3, was swept away by Nibu stream, according to Rupesh Tamang, information officer at the Pachthar district police office.
Repair of disaster-damaged roads to be carried out swiftly: Minister Ghising
“Repair works on the blocked sections of major highways are being accelerated day and night by deploying necessary workforce and equipment in the affected areas,” he said.
Indian PM Modi expresses sorrow over damage caused by floods, landslides in Nepal
"The loss of life and damage caused by heavy rains in Nepal is distressing. We stand with the people and the Government of Nepal during this difficult time. As a friendly neighbour and first responder, India remains committed to providing any assistance that may be needed," PM Modi wrote in his official online platform X today.
Rain-causing monsoon system exits from country
The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has said the rain-causing low pressure monsoon system has exit from the country.
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Night buses arriving at Nagdhunga by 5 pm allowed to exit
Night buses arriving at Nagdhunga from Kathmandu by 5:00 pm would be allowed to depart towards their destinations, keeping the possibility of natural disaster incidents--landslide and flood in mind.
Energy, irrigation systems incur losses of million rupees from floods
The floods triggered by the downpour on October 3 and 4 caused significant damage to energy, water resources and irrigation infrastructure across the country. According to the preliminary estimates from the Ministry of Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation, the losses amount to millions of rupees. At a press meet here today, Minister Kulman Ghising said the damage to around 1,500 meters of embankment alone is estimated to have cost Rs 100 million.
Landslides obstruct Mechi highway in many places
Pavan Bhattarai, chief of road division office in Ilam, informed that the highway has been obstructed due to landslides at many places along the highway including Godak Maikhola road section although there was no major problem in the road from Jhapa to Fikkal.
Incessant rains affect life in Madhesh
Life in Madhesh has remained largely affected as almost all districts in the Madhesh Province, including Dhanusha, have been experiencing the incessant rains accompanied by lightning and thunder since Friday night. The heavy downpour has forced the people to stay indoors. Even those in emergencies are not in a position to risk travelling. The rainfall continues when the people are still in need to visit their relatives to receive Dashain Tika and blessings from their seniors.
Over 150,000 evacuated as China's Guangdong escalates typhoon response to top level
In preparation, the city of Zhanjiang has implemented a full-scale shutdown of classes, work, production, transport and businesses since Saturday evening, and closed all highways from Sunday morning. Maritime authorities have suspended operations in affected waters, with rescue resources deployed across the region.
Decision to send Tomahawk missiles to Kiev may ruin Russia-US relations — Putin
Commenting on his speech at the plenary session of the Valdai Discussion Club on Thursday, Putin said he gave an honest overview of the situation. "And, well, how to react to that is up to my counterparts (Western leaders - TASS). I am always sincere in my speeches," he emphasized.
Two, including new mother, rescued by NA
Two people, including a new mother, who were injured in a landslide that had occurred at Patigaun of Mangsebung rural municipality-1 in Ilam have been rescued by a Nepali Army helicopter.
Domestic flights resume at TIA as weather improves
Domestic flights at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) which had been suspended due to incessant rain fall and subsequent adverse weather on October 4 have resumed with an improvement in weather since this morning.
