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Nepal Floods and Landslides Kill 112, Dozens Missing in Kathmandu and Bagmati Province

Sep 28, 2024, 05:21 PM

Incessant rainfall in Nepal has triggered severe floods and landslides, resulting in a death toll of at least 112 people, with dozens more reported missing. The relentless downpours have caused widespread devastation across the country, including the capital Kathmandu, where 34 fatalities have been recorded. The floods have disrupted transport, grounded flights, and submerged 226 homes. Rescue operations are ongoing, with officials describing the situation as 'beyond imagination.' The affected areas include Bagmati Province and Koshi Province, with 60 people injured. The death toll had previously reached 101, with 68 still missing.