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Devastating floods and landslides claim at least 50 lives across country
Rain-induced death toll reaches 32 in Kathmandu Valley alone.Post Report
Continuous heavy rainfall has triggered floods and landslides across Nepal, resulting in significant loss of life and property. As of 2 pm on Saturday, at least 50 people were confirmed dead, with dozens still missing. Hundreds of people trapped in floodwaters have been rescued.
According to reports sent by Post correspondents from various districts, as of Saturday afternoon, 11 fatalities were reported in Kathmandu district, 16 in Lalitpur, 5 in Bhaktapur, 6 in Kavre, 2 in Sindhupalchok, 5 in Panchthar, 2 in Dhankuta, and 1 each in Sindhuli, Jhapa, and Dhading.
Dozens of people have been injured, and many remain unaccounted for due to the landslides. According to Senior Superintendent of Police Bishwo Adhikari, 32 people have died and 12 are still missing in the three districts of Kathmandu Valley alone. Rescuers have successfully saved 1,053 individuals trapped in floodwaters within the Valley.
Floods in the Valley have destroyed four concrete houses, while 1,244 homes have been submerged, Adhikari said.
Police further stated that 44 districts across the country have been affected by floods, landslides, inundation, and erosion. Roads in 39 districts have been completely blocked, with efforts underway to reopen some routes.