Significant precipitation caused confusion across different parts of Nepal and neighboring India, which triggered deadly landslides that required more than 44 lives, said officials on Sunday.
Nepal was seriously influenced by the torrential downpours, which began on Friday, which forced rescue staff to perform rescue operations in the marginal communities staying in a remote mountain terrain.
The number of victims increases in Nepal
At least 44 people in Nepal died on Sunday in the disasters caused by rain, reporting that AFP said Shanti Mahat, a spokesman for the National Risk Reducing Office and Catastrophe management.
The Eastern District of Illam was the worst hit, with at least 37 deaths caused by landslides, which are caused by heavy night rains. The local district official Sunita Nepal noted that rescuers had achieved affected areas, but the rescue operations were demanding due to blocked roads.
The rivers in the capital of Kathmandu also increased and flooded the settlements along their shores. Safety staff was deployed in such regions to help rescue efforts with helicopters and motor boats.
Nepal residents, 38 -year -old Rajan Khadga vegetable dealer said AFP that “there is some damage, but thanks to the previous flood warning of the authorities we were able to move some things to a safe place.”
Soil landslides harm infrastructure
Soil landslides have also significantly damaged the infrastructure, block several highways and disrupt flights. This disruption of air transport was left by hundreds of passengers of stuck, many of which after the celebration of the Hindu festival Dashain returned home.
In response to the crisis, Prime Minister Sushil Karki assured the public that government agencies are “fully prepared to rescue and relief”. She emphasized government concerns about the security of citizens and called on everyone to seek the necessary help.
The government declared on Sunday and Monday as a holiday and advises people not to travel, unless necessary, AFP reported.
According to federal officials of disasters, the fate of at least five missing individuals remains.
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