Kathmandu: Nepal has been experiencing extremely heavy rainfall for the past days, resulting in the death of at least 112 people; the death toll continues to rise and a lot of people are also missing amid the landslides and flood-like situation.
Nepal Floods: Death Toll Climbs to 112
The death toll because of the Nepal Floods has been rising continuously. As per the latest update given by the Armed Police Force and Nepal Army Database, the death toll after torrential rainfall-induced landslide and flooding has reached 112 and is still expected to rise further.
Nepal Rains Trigger Flood-Like Situation, Landslides
Rain has been pouring down since Friday night and is expected to continue over the weekend. Home Ministry spokesperson Rishiram Tiwari told reporters that hundreds are still missing and over three thousand people have been evacuated so far. He said all divisions of security forces in the country including the army have been ordered to help in the rescue efforts.
Nepal Rains: Roads Including National Highway Blocked
Several roads were blocked by landslides triggered by the rainfall. Three highways, including the key Prithvi highway, connecting Kathmandu to the rest of the country have been blocked by landslides, and heavy equipment is being used to try open the routes, said Tiwari. Buses were banned from traveling at night on highways and cars were discouraged. Security forces were ordered to high alert.
Nepal Floods: Flood Warnings Issued, Internet-Power Disrupted
The government had issued flood warnings across the Himalayan nation warning of massive rainfall. Parts of Kathmandu were inundated by swollen rivers with many houses flooded and residents forced to move to top floors. A huge area on the southern side of the city was mostly flooded. An army helicopter was used to pick up four people who were unable to leave their houses. Most of Kathmandu was without power and internet for a period of time.
(Inputs from AP)
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