Saturday , November 23 2024

Nepal: 217 killed, 143 injured due to heavy rains and landslides | News India

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The death toll due to floods and landslides caused by rain in Nepal has increased to 217. While 28 people are still missing. This information was provided by officers. Incessant rain since last Friday resulted in floods and landslides at various places. This heavy rain and landslide wreaked havoc in Nepal.

Continuous rain in Nepal for 3 days

The weather in Kathmandu has improved since Sunday. Due to which the disaster victims have got some relief. According to the information, the death toll in floods and landslides that occurred till Tuesday morning due to three days of continuous rain in various parts of Kathmandu and Nepal has reached 217 and 143 people have been injured. 28 people are missing.

Floods and landslides disrupt life

Floods and landslides have disrupted life in many parts of the country. Many highways and roads have been disrupted, hundreds of buildings and bridges have collapsed or been washed away. Hundreds of families have been displaced. Thousands of passengers are stuck at various places due to road blockage.

More than 20 thousand security personnel were deployed

Continuous rain has wreaked havoc in Nepal from Thursday to Saturday. The Kathmandu Valley suffered the most damage, where the death toll exceeded 50. More than 20 thousand security personnel including Nepal Army, Armed Police Force and Nepal Police have been deployed in the rescue operation.