A landslide claimed the lives of six people and left four others missing after it buried three houses in Shailung Rural Municipality-3, Doramba, on Saturday night. The deceased have been identified as Chandika Shrestha(30), her 18-month-old son Aayush, Urmila Pahari(57) Sandeep Pahari(30), Santosh Pahari(11), and Bigyan Pahari (14), according to the District Police Office. The […]
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Due to continuous rain, the water levels in rivers and streams flowing through the Kathmandu Valley have increased, affecting the banks and surrounding settlements. Road traffic has been disrupted as the main road is flooded, leading to chaos during office hours with vehicles stuck in long jams for hours. The influence of monsoon air is
Flooded Kathmandu because of continuous rainfall (In Photos) Read Post »
As many as 134 people have lost their lives owing to monsoon related disasters including floods and landslides since the onset of monsoon in Nepal on 10th June. Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Nepal Police and Nepal Police Spokesperson, Dan Bahadur Karki, said that two people have died in Kathmandu Valley, 22 in Koshi Province,
134 lives lost, 4030 families displaced owing to monsoon related disasters Read Post »
Rain continues to wreak havoc across the country, triggering landslides, floods and lightning strikes, resulting in numerous casualties and extensive property damage. This year’s monsoon entered Nepal on 10th July, and has since claimed more than 125 lives. Meanwhile the country’s focus on political maneuvering rather than focusing on disaster response plan continues the marginalisation
Rain continues to wreak havoc across country, affecting vulnerable population Read Post »
Two more bodies have been recovered from the Narayani River. This brings the total number of bodies found to 23 out of the 65 passengers initially reported missing. Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Shailendra Thapa, Co-Spokesperson of the Armed Police Force (APF), stated that the recovery was carried out by the Special Service Bureau. The
Trishuli update: Two bodies recovered Read Post »
Fifteen bodies have been recovered out of the 65 passengers who went missing after two passenger buses plunged into the Trishuli River following a landslide at Simaltal in Bharatpur metropolis-29, Chitwan. The accident occurred on Friday when a landslide caused the buses to veer off the road and into the river. The Armed Police Force
Trishuli landslide: Fifteen bodies recovered, search operations ongoing Read Post »
The bodies of five passengers, who went missing after two buses were swept away by a landslide into the Trishuli river on Friday, have been recovered. The incident involved two passenger buses, one traveling to Kathmandu from Birgunj and the other heading to Gaur from Kathmandu. The buses, carrying 38 and 24 passengers respectively, plunged
Five missing bodies found as search for remaining people and buses continues Read Post »
Seventy-eight people have lost their lives due to floods and landslides triggered by continuous rain in various parts of the country. According to the Police Headquarters, the disasters have resulted in physical losses exceeding Rs 100 million. From June 10 to the present, 90 individuals have been injured and five remain missing. The deluge and
78 lives lost owing to monsoon related disasters Read Post »
Continuous rainfall has resulted in flooding across the Kathmandu Valley, severely impacting settlements along the riverbanks and causing widespread disruption. The incessant downpour, which began last night, has led to a marked rise in the water levels of several rivers and streams, including the Bagmati, Bishnumati, Dhobikhola, and Hanumante. This surge has particularly affected the
Continuous rain inundates places, disrupts lives in Kathmandu Valley Read Post »
Since the monsoon season began on June 10 this year, Nepal has experienced a series of climatic disasters that have directly impacted thousands of lives. Reports of landslides, floods, and lightning strikes underscore the country’s vulnerability to natural calamities, necessitating immediate and sustained disaster preparedness efforts. On June 30, a 63-year-old man in Taplejung was
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