11 dead, 25 missing in rain-induced disasters: Home Ministry

June 18, Kathmandu: Floods, landslides and storms coupled with heavy rainfall in different parts of the country have claimed 11 lives so far, the Ministry of Home Affairs has said.

Of the confirmed 11 deaths, four dead bodies were recovered on Thursday evening while seven others were found on Wednesday and Tuesday.

According to the Ministry, three people died in Sindhupalchowk while one each in Bajura, Gorkha, Palpa, Doti, Jumla, Arghakhanchi, Kaski and Kavre.

Likewise, 25 people are still missing in the floods and landslides.

As per the reports, 15 have gone missing in Sindhupalchowk and seven from Jaljala pastureland in Jajarkot.

Similarly, one each from Bajura, Pyuthan and Arghakhanchi have also gone missing, according to the Ministry.

So far, a total of 129 houses have been completely destroyed and 114 houses suffered partial damage in the floods and landslides.