60 people killed, 26 missing in monsoon havoc; Govt calls all to engage in relief

Kathmandu / July 14: At least 60 people have been confirmed killed and 26 others are missing following landslides and flooding triggered by incessant monsoon rain across the country. With the downpours now shifting toward the south, monsoon which had been in full swing since Friday has gradually decreased today.

The death toll rose to 60, according to the latest update issued by Nepal Police on Sunday afternoon.

As many as 24 are missing in landslides and floods and 38 have been receiving treatment at various hospitals and health centers according to the latest update released by Nepal Police.

Likewise, one thousand four hundred 44 people have been rescued from the natural catastrophe.

According to Meteorological Forecasting Division, as the monsoon trough starts moving towards the south, India will see active monsoon.

Widespread rain from light to moderate scale with general clouds is expected throughout the country today with the chance of heavy rain at one or two places. Rain is predicted at few places across the country on Monday.

Govt calls one and all to engage in rescue and relief operation

Meanwhile, the Government has urged all concerned departments and bureau to engage in rescue and relief operation in the floods and landslides-hit areas across the country.

A cabinet meeting held on Monday decided to make necessary arrangements to expedite rescue and relief operations in the floods and landslides-hit districts. Similarly, the meeting has decided to make the necessary arrangements to prevent the loss of additional lives and property.

The meeting has directed the Ministry of Home Affairs (MoHA) to coordinate with concerned departments, local and state governments for the rescue operation, informed Minister for Communication and Information Technology Gokul Prasad Baskota and added that the government will bear all the expenses of the injured.

Likewise, the government has decided to start relocating the victims once the MoHA collects all the necessary data from all concerned authorities. The cabinet also urged the related departments to restore all necessary services at the earliest in the affected areas. Expressing deep sorrow over the loss of lives due to the natural disaster, the government has expressed condolences to the bereaved family and has wished the speedy recovery of the injured.