Kathmandu: A total of 53 people lost their lives so far in the rain-induced disasters occurred last week, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA) confirmed.
According to National News Agency Nepal, Spokesperson of NDRRMA Shanti Mahat said that 40 people died in landslides, 11 others in floods, and the remaining two were struck by lightning.
Mahat stated that Ilam alone lost 38 lives in landslides, with one fatality each reported in Panchthar and Kavre districts. Additionally, two people each in Udayapur and Dhanusha, and one each in Ilam, Panchthar, Khotang, Bhojpur, Morang, Sunsari, and Rautahat districts died due to flooding, as reported by the NDRRMA.
As of now, four people in Rasuwa and one in Ilam are missing in the floods. The NDRRMA shared that 47 people have sustained injuries during the period.
Spokesperson Mahat shared that discussions were ongoing for ensuring temporary settlement, rehabilitation, and relief to the disaster survivors.