Landslides Kill 10 in Nepal's Baglung District
· World · Hindustan Times, Indian Express
At least 10 people died and one person is missing after landslides triggered by continuous rainfall buried houses in Nepal's Baglung district. The landslides occurred on the 10th and 11th of Asoj across Tamankhola, Nisikhola, and Tarakhola rural municipalities. Among the deceased are Udisara BK, Hastavir BK, and Punasara BK from Tamankhola Rural Municipality. The landslides come amid relentless rainfall across Nepal since Thursday, which has triggered flooding and landslides in several parts of the country. Search and rescue operations are underway in coordination with various agencies.
Why it matters
The landslides in Baglung district highlight the vulnerability of rural communities in Nepal to natural disasters. The deaths underscore the urgent need for improved disaster preparedness and infrastructure in the region.
Read the original report — Hindustan Times
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