40 dead, 11 missing in disasters across country

Kathmandu, Oct 5: 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.     

Similarly, two deaths in flood and landslides have been reported from Udaypur, three from Rautahat, four from Rasuwa and one in Kathmandu.     

Eight were injured from the lightning strikes in Khotang, Bhojpur, Rautahat and Makawanpur,     

In Pachthar, six died in a road accident, and six others have been injured. (RSS)