Monsoon-induced disaster death toll climbs to 108

Kathmandu, July 15 : A total of 108 people have died due to monsoon-induced disaster including floods, landslides and inundation in different parts of the country.    
 According to the Nepal police headquarters, the death toll since the monsoon began on June 10 to July 14 has reached 108.    

Among the deceased, two died in Kathmandu valley, 19 in Koshi province, five in Madhesh province, nine in Bagmati, 38 in Gandaki, 23 in Lumbini, four in Karnali province and eight people in Sudurpaschim province.     

Similarly, 119 people were injured in the incident including eight in Kathmandu valley, 31 in Koshi, nine in Madhes, seven in Bagmati, 28 in Gandaki, nine in Lumbini, 16 in Karnali and 11 in Sudurpaschim province.    

According to Nepal police, 53 people who were affected by the floods and landslides have been rescued while six people are still missing. During the period, a total of 182 houses were inundated due to floods. Similarly, 203 houses, 75 sheds, 41 bridges, one school and two government offices were damaged.  

  
A total of 516 cattle heads perished while 3,552 families were displaced from their homes due to the disaster. (RSS)