Monsoon-induced disasters claim 113 lives

KATHMANDU: As many as 133 people have lost their lives due to floods and landslides since last June 10.

According to the Nepal Police headquarters, 145 people have been injured during the period while seven are still missing, besides the people caught in the Simaltal incident.

Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Dan Bahadur Karki shared two people died in Kathmandu Valley, 22 in Koshi Province, six in Madhes Province, 25 in Bagmati Province, 38 in Gandaki Province, 23 in Lumbini Province, seven in Karnali Province and 10 in Sudurpaschim Province.

According to him, 145 people have been injured including nine in Kathmandu Valley, 34 in Koshi Province, nine in Madhes Province, seven in Bagmati Province, 29 in Gandaki Province, nine in Lumbini Province, 34 in Karnali Province and 14 in Sudurpaschim Province.

A total of 67 people have been rescued including one in Kathmandu Valley, 49 in Koshi Province, 12 in Gandaki Province and five in Sudurpaschim Province. Seven people are reported missing in the floods and landslides.

A total of 4,018 families have been displaced due to the monsoon-induced disasters.