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Nepal Faces Tragedy As Landslides And Floods Claim Lives Amidst Heavy Rains

Incessant rainfalls in Nepal have triggered devastating landslides and floods, resulting in the deaths of 66 people and leaving 60 others injured, according to the Home Ministry. The spokesperson for the ministry, Rishiram Tiwari, reported on Saturday that 69 individuals remain missing.

The Kathmandu Valley has been particularly hard hit, with 34 fatalities recorded in the area. Tiwari noted that security forces have rescued over 3,000 people from affected regions. In response to the disaster, the government has pledged to provide free medical treatment to the injured and to initiate a rehabilitation program for those who have lost their homes.

Significant infrastructure damage has been reported, with several highways and bridges destroyed across the country. The government has identified the clearing of obstructed highways as a top priority, especially those connecting Kathmandu to other regions.

Also Read: Nepal Floods And Landslides Claim Ten Lives As Incessant Rainfall Continues

In light of the ongoing crisis, Nepal’s Ministry of Education, Science and Technology has ordered local governments to close schools for three days starting Sunday and has postponed all university examinations scheduled through Tuesday.

This year’s monsoon season, which began on June 10, has brought above-average rainfall, leading to severe flooding in various parts of Kathmandu. Many residents have been forced to evacuate to higher ground as swollen rivers inundated homes. An army helicopter was deployed to rescue four individuals trapped in their residences.

Power and internet services were further disrupted across much of Kathmandu as the city grapples with the aftermath of the extreme weather conditions. The monsoon season, which typically concludes by mid-September, has had a profound impact on the region, compounding the challenges faced by residents and authorities alike.

Richa Kaushik

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