145 dead in monsoon floods, landslides since June 10: police

KATHMANDU: A total of 145 people have died in floods and landslides triggered by monsoon rains across the country.

According to Nepal Police Spokesperson and Deputy Inspector General of Police, Dan Bahadur Karki, since the monsoon began on June 10, the fatalities include two in Kathmandu Valley, 24 in Koshi Province, six in Madhes, 29 in Bagmati, 42 in Gandaki, 24 in Lumbini, eight in Karnali, and 10 in Sudurpashchim Province.

During this period, 10 people were injured in Kathmandu Valley, 37 in Koshi, 10 in Madhes, nine in Bagmati, 34 in Gandaki, nine in Lumbini, 51 in Karnali, and 14 in Sudurpashchim.

Additionally, three people were rescued in Kathmandu Valley, 49 in Koshi, 14 in Gandaki, two in Karnali, and five in Sudurpashchim. Police report that 47 people are missing in Koshi, 42 in Bagmati, two in Gandaki, and one in Karnali Province.

A total of 184 houses have been inundated, while 248 houses, 88 sheds, 43 bridges, two schools, and two government offices have been damaged.

Furthermore, 672 cattle have perished in the disaster. A total of 4,063 households have been displaced during this period, according to Spokesperson DIG Karki.

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