Nepali officials are rushing to help victims. After the floods and landslides over the past two days, 38 people have died and dozens more are missing.
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Nepali officials are rushing to help victims. After the floods and landslides over the past two days, 38 people have died and dozens more are missing.
Foreign news agencies reported that Heavy rain has been falling in Nepal since last Friday. Continuing until Saturday, September 28, 2024, causing flooding and landslides in many areas. As a result, at least 38 people have died and many major roads have been closed. and domestic air travel must be halted.
Most of the dead were found in different areas. Kathmandu valley region which has a population of over 4 million and is the location of the capital of Nepal. After heavy rain that caused high flooding in some places. Rescuers tried using helicopters and rubber boats to rescue victims stranded on rooftops.
Nepalese officials stated that This year’s monsoon season has dragged on nearly a week longer than usual, with rain causing nearly every river in Nepal to rise. and overflowed the banks onto the road. and various bridges Meanwhile, police are trying to clean up rubble on the highway at more than 28 points after landslides hit them. obstructing traffic
The official also stated that The number of deaths may increase further. And another 29 people were reported missing in the past 30 hours.
The weather office in Kathmandu forecast that A low pressure area is covering parts of India. This is the cause of this year’s monsoon season being longer than usual. Most areas of the central and eastern regions It received anywhere from 50mm to more than 200mm of rain, with the rain starting to taper off as early as Sunday morning.
Meanwhile, a Kathmandu airport spokesperson said many domestic flight services had been delayed or cancelled. But international flights can still operate normally.