Kathmandu, Sept 30: The death toll from floods, landslides and other rain-related disasters across Nepal has climbed to 35 as the country continues to count the human and physical cost of days of incessant rainfall.
According to Nepal Police, the deaths have been reported since September 24, when persistent rain began triggering landslides, floods and other incidents in several parts of the country.
Baglung has recorded the highest number of fatalities at 12, followed by Myagdi with seven, Palpa with five and Manang with four. One person each has died in Dhanusha, Makwanpur, Dhading, Kavre, Rolpa, Dolpa and Rukum West.
At least 15 other people have been injured and are receiving treatment at local health facilities, police said.
The prolonged rainfall has hit hill and mountain districts particularly hard, where saturated slopes have triggered landslides and falling debris. Flooding and swollen rivers have also threatened settlements in low-lying areas.
The latest deaths add to the damage caused by the four-day spell of heavy rain that began on September 24. Landslides and floods have damaged houses, roads and bridges, disrupted electricity supplies and repeatedly blocked highways in different parts of the country.
Several families have been displaced after their homes were destroyed or put at risk, while road disruptions have complicated travel and the movement of essential supplies.
Security personnel, local governments and disaster response agencies have been involved in rescue, evacuation and road clearance operations.
Authorities have urged people living near rivers, unstable slopes and other disaster-prone areas to remain alert as damaged roads and rain-soaked hillsides may continue to pose risks even after rainfall subsides.
People’s News Monitoring Service
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