17 Killed In Nepal After Heavy Rain Triggers Landslides
NDTV
The landslides occurred in different parts of the Achham district of the Sudurpaschim province.
At least 17 people have been killed in landslides triggered by heavy rain in western Nepal in the past 24 hours, an official said on Saturday.
The landslides occurred in different parts of the Achham district of the Sudurpaschim province, which has been badly affected by floods caused by incessant rainfall for the last few days.
According to acting chief district officer Dipesh Rijal, at least 17 people have been confirmed dead in landslides in the district, which is about 450 km (281 miles) west of the capital city of Kathmandu.
Eleven people, who sustained injuries in the incidents were airlifted to the Surkhet district for treatment. Three persons have gone missing in the landslides, according to the official.
