Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 02:17pm on 29 Sep 2024,Sunday Weather & Environment
In Nepal, the death toll from recent floods and landslides has reached at least 129, with dozens more missing. Rescuers have recovered bodies from vehicles buried in landslides near Kathmandu, where three highways remain blocked. Over 86 people were injured, and residents began cleanup as water levels receded. Kathmandu, the hardest-hit area, reported 34 fatalities. The government has closed schools for three days as rescue operations continue, aided by police and soldiers. The region faced three days of monsoon rains, with the season typically ending in mid-September.
