Monsoon-Induced Disasters Claim 208 Lives Across Nepal

The death toll from monsoon-induced disasters in Nepal has reached 208, according to the Nepal Police. The fatalities, recorded from June 10 to Sunday afternoon, have been attributed to landslides, floods, and other related incidents.

The breakdown of the death toll is as follows: three fatalities in the Kathmandu Valley, 29 in Koshi Province, eight in Madhesh Province, and 45 in Bagmati Province. Gandaki Province reported the highest number of deaths with 56, followed by 37 in Lumbini Province, 14 in Karnali Province, and 16 in Sudurpaschim Province, as per Deputy Inspector General (DIG) and Nepal Police Spokesperson Dan Bahadur Karki.

In addition to the fatalities, 271 people were injured due to the disasters. The injured included 11 in Kathmandu Valley, 42 in Koshi Province, 12 in Madhesh Province, 31 in Bagmati Province, 47 in Gandaki Province, 25 in Lumbini Province, 67 in Karnali Province, and 36 in Sudurpaschim Province.

DIG Karki also reported that security agencies have successfully rescued 215 individuals from various locations since the onset of the monsoon. However, 153 people are still missing, and search operations are ongoing.

The monsoon disasters have caused widespread damage, leading to the destruction of 365 houses, 126 cowsheds, 52 bridges, six schools, and two government office buildings. Additionally, 972 livestock have perished in the floods and landslides.

The disasters have also displaced 6,049 households over the past two months, highlighting the severe impact of this year’s monsoon season on the country.