Kathmandu : At least 21 people have lost their lives in thelast 24 hours due to landslides and floods triggered by post-monsoon rain in Nepal while nearly two dozen are still unaccounted for, as per the records of local
administrations. The flooding and landslide that started earlier this week have left hundreds displaced and damaged crops and properties worth millions. Far-Western Districts, as well as the southern plains of the Himalayan Nation, have recorded the highest number of casualties and loss of properties. 24 people are still missing as the landslide swept through the residential areas in the Western District of Bajhang, the local police station . The police further informed that the search operations are underway, however, the extreme weather conditions are hampering the efforts. In Baitadi district alone, three people have lost their lives while 60 people in a landslide-hit village in the district still await to be airlifted. “About 60 people are awaiting rescue in Sigas Village Council’s Dhungad village, we couldn’t rescue them on Tuesday. The Nepal Army chopper couldn’t carry out the rescue operation and the whole village, which has been surrounded by water from every side, has now turned into an island,” Mohan Adhikari, Chief District Officer of Baitadi told ANI over the phone. Likewise, two people have lost their lives in the Salyan district as per the police officials. Another district Doti on Tuesday recorded the death of nine people while the adjoining far-western districts of Nepal have reported inundation leading to damage of major highways leaving hundreds of people stranded. Kalikot, the most remote district in Karnali province of Nepal also reported (Agencies)
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