Nepal

Monsoon-induced casualties higher in Koshi, Gandaki, and Lumbini

By Rastriya Samachar Samiti

Koshi, Gandaki, and Lumbini provinces have suffered the most human losses during this year's monsoon. Photo: RSS

KATHMANDU, JULY 11

Koshi, Gandaki, and Lumbini provinces have suffered the most human losses during this year's monsoon.

From June 10 to July 11, 88 people have died in the country, with the highest casualties recorded in these three provinces.

Gandaki province experienced the most significant losses, with 25 fatalities, followed by 23 in Lumbini province and 19 in Koshi province, according to Nepal Police Spokesperson, Deputy Inspector General of Police Dan Bahadur Karki.

As per the information provided by Nepal Police, one person died in Kathmandu Valley, four in Madhes Province, five in Bagmati Province, four in Karnali Province, and seven in Sudurpaschim Province.

Additionally, 106 people have been injured across the country, with six people still reported missing. Furthermore, 176 houses have been inundated due to floods, and 3,462 families have been displaced due to the disaster so far.