Nepal Floods and Landslides: 112 dead, 68 missing
29-09-2024 10:24 AM
Ammon News - Floods and landslides in Nepal have resulted in 112 deaths over the past 24 hours, according to data from the Armed Police Force (APF) and Nepal Police on Sunday. Additionally, 68 people are missing, and 100 others have sustained injuries.
Most fatalities occurred in Kavrepalanchowk district with 34 deaths, followed by Lalitpur with 20, and Dhading with 15. Other affected areas include Kathmandu, Makwanpur, Sindhupalchowk, Dolakha, Panchthar, Bhaktapur, Dhankuta, Solukhumbu, Ramchhap, Mahottari, and Sunsari districts.
Since Thursday, Nepal has experienced relentless rainfall, leading to widespread warnings of flash floods. Bishwo Adhikari, Nepal Police Deputy Spokesperson, reported that 66 people were killed across the country, including 34 in the Kathmandu Valley. The floods have also left 60 people injured, and more than 3,000 individuals have been rescued.
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