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Relentless Rainfall Triggers Widespread Floods, Landslides Across Nepal
- •Heavy rainfall across Nepal has caused new floods and landslides, destroying homes and disrupting road traffic.
- •The disaster follows a previous event that killed 1,453 people and left over 5,000 missing, with 1,451 bodies recovered.
- •In Rupandehi district, the Tinau River swept away six houses in Butwal, prompting the evacuation of about 1,000 people.
- •The Narayani and Riu rivers in Chitwan district also exceeded danger levels, while landslides blocked roads.
- •Authorities urge residents in flood and landslide-prone areas to remain vigilant and move to safety as water levels continue to rise.
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Relentless rainfall and previous flash floods in Nepal have resulted in at least 1,453 deaths, with the recovery of 1,451 bodies by Saturday and two individuals dying during treatment. Meanwhile, more than 5,000 people remain missing following the disaster.
In Butwal, Rupandehi district, the Tinau River rose above its danger level on Saturday night and swept away six houses along the riverbank. Security personnel evacuated about 1,000 people overnight after roughly 200 houses were put at risk by the swelling river and streams.
In Chitwan district, the Narayani River and the Riu stream crossed their respective danger levels early Sunday as continuous rain persisted. At the Devghat gauge station, the Narayani River reached 9.23 metres, surpassing its 9-metre danger level, while the Riu reached 3.92 metres against a danger level of 3.8 metres.
