KATHMANDU: Eight people have lost their lives in monsoon-induced disasters across Nepal in the past 24 hours, raising the total death toll to 190 since June 10.
According to Nepal Police, the fatalities resulted from landslides, floods, and various other natural disasters.
The breakdown of deaths by region is as follows: 3 in Kathmandu Valley, 27 in Koshi Province, and 8 in Madhesh Province.
Bagmati Province reported 32 fatalities, Gandaki Province 36, Karnali Province 13, and Sudurpaschim Province 15.
Nepal Police Spokesperson and DIG Dan Bahadur Karki reported that a total of 114 people have been rescued from disaster-affected areas since the monsoon began.
Meanwhile, 149 people are still missing due to floods and landslides, with search operations ongoing.
Additionally, 238 people have sustained injuries during this period, with regional figures as follows: 11 in Kathmandu Valley, 38 in Koshi Province, 12 in Madhesh Province, 23 in Bagmati Province, 45 in Gandaki Province, 18 in Lumbini Province, 57 in Karnali Province, and 34 in Sudurpaschim Province.
Since June 10, the disasters have damaged or destroyed 384 houses, 112 cowsheds, 51 bridges, four schools, and two government office buildings.
The number of displaced households has reached 4,819 over the past two months.
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