In Nepal, the devastating impact of flooding and landslides has resulted in a death toll that has surpassed 100, while numerous individuals remain unaccounted for.
On Sunday morning, police issued a warning that the death toll is anticipated to increase as reports emerge from various villages throughout the mountainous region.
On Sunday, the weather in Nepal showed signs of improvement, facilitating ongoing rescue, recovery, and clean-up operations.
Rescue workers have successfully recovered 14 bodies from two buses that were buried in a landslide on a highway near Kathmandu. The tragic incident occurred overnight as the vehicles were en route to the capital city.
Rescue workers continued their efforts at the site, where at least one additional bus and several other vehicles remained trapped beneath debris. They were meticulously digging through rocks and mud in search of survivors.
Kathmandu faced isolation on Sunday as landslides obstructed the primary highways leading out of the city. Three highways, notably the crucial Prithvi highway linking Kathmandu to the rest of the nation, are currently obstructed due to landslides.
As water levels began to recede, residents in the southern part of Kathmandu took to cleaning their homes following the recent inundation.
In Kathmandu, the aftermath of Saturday’s flooding has resulted in the tragic loss of at least 34 lives, marking the city as the most severely affected area.
The presence of police officers and soldiers bolstered rescue efforts. They worked alongside heavy machinery to remove landslides obstructing the roads.
The government has declared the closure of schools and colleges throughout Nepal for three days.
Heavy rains that began on Friday eased on Saturday night, yet forecasts indicate that they are likely to persist throughout the weekend.
Last week, authorities in the Himalayan nation issued flood warnings, alerting residents to the potential for significant rainfall. The authorities have implemented a ban on buses traveling at night on highways and advised the public against driving cars during these hours.
The monsoon season commenced in June and typically concludes by mid-September.