KATHMANDU, Aug 2: A total of 148 people have died in floods and landslides triggered by monsoon rain in various parts of the country this year.
According to Nepal Police Spokesperson DIG Dan Bahadur Karki, three people died in Kathmandu Valley, 25 in Koshi Province, six in Madhes, 29 in Bagmati, 42 in Gandaki, 25 in Lumbini, eight in Karnali and 10 in Sudurpaschim Province since the monsoon began on June 10.
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Likewise, 10 people were injured in Kathmandu valley, 37 in Koshi, 10 people in Madhes, 10 in Bagmati, 34 in Gandaki province, 10 in Lumbini, 51 in Karnali and 14 people in Sudurpaschim province during the same period.
Furthermore, 26 people were rescued in Kathmandu valley, 49 in Koshi, 12 in Bagmati, 14 in Gandaki, two in Karnali and five in Sudurpaschim province. According to police, two people have gone missing in Koshi, 42 in Bagmati, two in Gandaki and one person in Karnali province.
A total of 383 houses have been submerged due to floods while 255 houses, 91 sheds, 43 bridges, two schools and two government offices were damaged.
Likewise, 715 cattle-heads perished in the disaster. A total of 4,112 households were displaced due to the disaster during that period, said Spokesperson DIG Karki.
