Rain continues to wreak havoc in Nepal; death toll mounts to 78

In Nepal, death toll from floods and landslides triggered by heavy rains has gone to 78.

Thirty persons are still missing and fifty have been injured. Our Kathmandu correspondent reports normal life in 31 districts, mostly in Tarai region affected due to heavy rainfall. Hundreds of houses have been damaged and thousands of people were displaced due to floods and landslides in last six days.

Transportation, electricity, water and communication services were also disrupted in many parts of the country. Relief and rescue operation is in full swing in the affected areas. Nepal Army and Police personnel have safely rescued more than 3000 people so far. Efforts are on to restore all essential services. Relief materiel is being distributed in the rain hit areas and medical teams have been sent to prevent waterborne diseases.

Meanwhile, situation is slowly improving. According to Flood Forecasting Division water in major rivers is likely to remain at normal level in next three days. Meteorological Forecasting Division forecast rain at some places. There are also chances of heavy rainfall at one or two places of the eastern and western regions.