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Death Toll from Post-Monsoon Disaster Climbs to 88

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Death Toll from Post-Monsoon Disaster Climbs to 88
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October 21: At least 88 people have lost their lives in floods, landslides and inundation triggered by unprecedented rainfall in the past few days. More than 50 people were reported dead on Wednesday alone.
According to the Ministry of Home Affairs, 30 people are still missing in the floods and landslides across the country. A total of 22 people have been injured and 27 houses have been completely damaged by the disaster.

The government on Wednesday confirmed that 24 people died in landslides in Panchthar, 13 in Ilam and 12 in Doti.    
According to the Ministry's Disaster Management Division, one person died in Kalikot, four in Baitadi, one in Dadeldhura, two in Bajhang, six in Humla, one each in Solukhumbu and Pyuthan, seven in Dhankuta, one in Morang, two in Sunsari and two in Udayapur.    
Likewise, 21 people have gone missing in Bajhang due to floods and landslides. Similarly, one person is missing in Jumla, two in Pyuthan and three in Ilam.    
Heavy rains had lashed various parts of Nepal since October 17 following the activation of the rain system. This trend continued till Wednesday. Meteorologists have forecast improvement in weather condition from October 21. -- RSS

 

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