KATHMANDU, August 1: A total of 145 people have lost their lives in floods and landslides triggered by monsoon rains across the country.

According to Nepal Police Spokesperson and Deputy Inspector General of Police Dan Bahadur Karki, since the monsoon began on June 10, the casualties include two people in Kathmandu Valley, 24 in Koshi Province, six in Madhes, 29 in Bagmati, 42 in Gandaki, 24 in Lumbini, eight in Karnali, and 10 in Sudurpaschim Province.

During this period, 10 people were injured in Kathmandu Valley, 37 in Koshi, 10 in Madhes, nine in Bagmati, 34 in Gandaki, nine in Lumbini, 51 in Karnali, and 14 in Sudurpaschim Province.

Furthermore, three people were rescued in Kathmandu Valley, 49 in Koshi, 14 in Gandaki, two in Karnali, and five in Sudurpaschim Province. Police also reported that 47 people are missing in Koshi, 42 in Bagmati, two in Gandaki, and one in Karnali Province.

A total of 184 houses have been submerged due to floods, while 248 houses, 88 sheds, 43 bridges, two schools, and two government offices have been damaged. Additionally, 672 cattle have perished in the disaster, and a total of 4,063 households have been displaced, said DIG Karki. -- RSS