In the past two days, 40 people died while 11 remain missing in disasters, which largely include the monsoon-triggered incidents in various parts of the country. Similarly, 13 have been injured in incidents related to flooding, landslides, lightning strikes and road accidents. In Ilam alone, the death toll, so far the highest, is 28, while two have been severely injured, the Armed Police said.
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Heavy rain on October 4 caused several rivers to overflow in Jhapa, flooding various settlements and inundating at least 450 houses in total here.
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At least 14 people died after being buried in landslide in Ilam.
Of the four persons, who went missing after being swept away by a stream at Gosainkunda rural municipality-4 in Rasuwa district when they were heading towards Langtang, three are from the same family.
Following continuous rainfall, the water level of the Saptakoshi River has risen significantly today.
The identities of six individuals who lost their lives in a Bolero accident on Saturday in Kattike, Kummyak Rural Municipality-3, along the Tamor Corridor, have been disclosed.
Following persistent rainfall, essential light vehicles that were halted due to the risk of landslides are now permitted to proceed to their destinations. Traffic on the Narayangadh–Muglin road section and the Chitwan-bound segment of the Prithvi Highway had been suspended since 6:00 PM on Saturday.
Incessant rainfall has led to eight rivers in the country exceeding the danger level. As per the latest update from the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology this morning, flood measurement centers for rivers including Bagmati, Sun Koshi,
Continuous rainfall has resulted in flooding issues in Birgunj Metropolitan City areas at present. The heavy rain that began on Saturday has heightened the risk of flooding across various wards in the metropolitan city.
Four individuals from Bhaktapur have been reported missing while trekking in Langtang. A group of 16 individuals from Bhaktapur had arrived in Langtang for trekking on Friday.
At present, due to the impact of moisture-rich winds from the Bay of Bengal (monsoon winds) across the nation, light to moderate rainfall is forecasted throughout the country.
In a statement shared in his social media account, Prachanda, the former Prime Minister, referred to the mobilization of thousands of YCL members for the rescue and relief of the disaster affected and instructed all party members to join hands in the efforts for support, rescue and relief to the people affected by floods, landslides, inundation caused by incessant rainfall.
Prime Minister Sushila Karki has said that all state resources will be used to protect citizens from risks during this time of disaster.