Eight More Lives Lost in Monsoon-Induced Disasters, Death Toll Reaches 190 Since June 10

In the past 24 hours, eight people have tragically lost their lives due to monsoon-induced disasters across Nepal, bringing the total death toll to 190 since the monsoon season began on June 10. The Nepal Police reported that landslides, floods, and various other natural disasters have claimed these lives.

Dan Bahadur Karki, the Spokesperson for Nepal Police and Deputy Inspector General (DIG), provided a breakdown of the fatalities: three deaths occurred in the Kathmandu Valley, 27 in Koshi Province, and eight in Madhesh Province. Other provinces affected include Bagmati with 32 fatalities, Gandaki with 36, Karnali with 13, and Sudurpaschim with 15.

DIG Karki also reported that 114 people have been rescued from disaster-stricken areas since the monsoon began. However, 149 individuals remain missing due to floods and landslides, with search and rescue operations ongoing.

In addition to the fatalities, 238 people have sustained injuries during this period. The injured include 11 in Kathmandu Valley, 38 in Koshi Province, 12 in Madhesh Province, 23 in Bagmati Province, 45 in Gandaki Province, 18 in Lumbini Province, 57 in Karnali Province, and 34 in Sudurpaschim Province.

Since the onset of the monsoon, floods and landslides have caused extensive damage, inundating 384 houses, 112 cowsheds, 51 bridges, four schools, and two government office buildings. The number of households displaced by these disasters has reached 4,819 over the past two months.

The ongoing monsoon season continues to pose significant challenges, with authorities and emergency services working tirelessly to respond to the disasters and provide relief to affected communities.