KATHMANDU: Sindhupalchowk district, which has been suffering from frequent natural calamities, has been hit by floods again. The floods and landslides that started on Tuesday evening have inundated various areas of the district.

Details of the human and material damage caused by the floods are still unclear. However, more than 50 people are reported missing. The floods have washed away many paved bridges and inundated settlements. 

The Nepal Army had started the rescue operation by helicopter yesterday morning.