KATHMANDU, JULY 7With the monsoon in full force in Nepal, the country has experienced severe weather-related disasters.

The continuous rainfall over the last few days has led to the death of 14 individuals since Friday, bringing the total death toll to 70 since the monsoon began. Palestinian death toll from Israel-Hamas war surges past 38,000, Gaza Health Ministry says Monsoon expected to arrive in Nepal on June 13 Recent casualtiesSince Friday, monsoon-related disasters including floods and landslides have claimed the lives of several individuals from different regions.

The deceased include one person from Kathmandu, one from Udayapur, one from Palpa, two from Kavrepalanchowk, two from Parbat, three from Syangja, three from Tanahun, and one from Dang. On Saturday, three individuals-Hira Nepali, Anisha Bastola, and Shyam Bhandari, all residents of Shuklagandaki Municipality-7 in Tanahun-were buried under landslide debris.

Their bodies were recovered on Sunday morning. Tanahun lanslide.

Photo: RSS In Kathmandu, Manoj Bik from Gorkha Lakhan Thapa Rural Municipality-6 was caught in a landslide in Nagarjun Municipality-3.

In Udayapur, Raj Rai from Rautamai Rural Municipality-5 also lost his life in a landslide.

In Kavrepalanchowk, Jalmaya Rujalamgar and Setimaya Rujal from Roshi Rural Municipality-11 were among those who perished in the disaster.Similarly, Guishwari Sharma Marasini, Madhav Sharma, and Harimaya Sharma from Syangdi Rural Municipality-6 in Syangja all died in a landslide.

In Parbat, Jhalak Prasad Sharma and Tulsi Prasad Sharma from Phalebas Municipality-1 Karkineta, Rima Saraha Ranamgar from Mathagadhi Rural Municipality-6 in Palpa, and Maniam Choudhary from Bagrapur in Lamhi Municipality-8 of Dang also lost their lives due to landslides, according to the Police Head Office, Naxal.Missing personsIn addition to the fatalities, three people have been reported missing in the monsoon disasters: Jangmu Sherpa from Dolakha, Rajkumar Yadav from Dang, and Khemkumari Mall from Syangja.InjuriesSo far, a total of 18 people have been injured in Tanahun, one in Gulmi, two in Okhaldhunga, three in Kathmandu, one in Chitwan, and six in Syangja.Rising water levels an flood warningsContinuous heavy rain has led to rising water levels in rivers across the country.

Authorities have opened all 56 sluice gates of the Koshi Barrage due to dangerously high water levels.

The flow of water at the barrage has been measured at 368,000 cusecs per hour.

Residents near the Saptakoshi river banks have been urged to stay alert. Saptakoshi Barrage.

Photo: RSS The Mahakali River's water levels have also increased, leading to the suspension of heavy vehicle traffic atop the Sharda Barrage.

The water flow here has reached 100,000 cusecs per hour.

Similarly, the Narayani River's rising water levels have led to the opening of all 36 sluice gates of the Gandak Barrage.

The water flow at the barrage was recorded at 440,750 cusecs per hour.Continuous rain has also caused flooding, inundations, and river swelling in the Kathmandu Valley.

Due to the rising levels of the Bagmati, Hanumante, and other rivers, the police have been patrolling the river corridors to monitor for possible flooding. Swollen Babai River.

Photo: RSS Transportation DisruptionsMultiple highways and road sections across the country have been obstructed due to landslides, floods, and debris flow.

In some areas, bridges have been swept away by rivers, while in others, the continuous rain has dangerously undermined roads, forcing the closure of traffic.#13;Karnali Corridor and Bheri Corridor: The Karnali Corridor and Bheri Corridor have been obstructed since Saturday due to landslides cutting off access in various parts of the Karnali Province.

The Karnali Corridor alone has been blocked in four locations, authorities report.

Clearing the landslide debris will not be possible until the rain stops, according to the police.The rain has not only disrupted the vehicular movement in Karnali but also air transportation.

No flights have been conducted in Mugu, Jumla, Dolpa, and Humla for the last five days. Karnali Highway: Landslides have obstructed the Kalikot road section of the Karnali Highway. Rapti Lok Marg and Mid-Hill Highway: Repeated landslides and debris flow has caused blockages in numerous locations simultaneously. East-West Highway (Nawalparasi-Butwal section): Obstructed at Daunne due to fallen trees. Mahakali Lok Marg: The highway has been blocked by landslides in several parts of the Khalanga-Gokuleshwor road section. Siddhartha Highway in Syangja: Continuous rainfall has caused a 50-meter section of the Siddhartha Highway in Syangja to sink.

According to police, the road connecting Sunauli to Pokhara sank at Tulsibhanjyang last night, disrupting transportation. Martadi-Kolti Road in Bajura: The Martadi-Kolti road has been closed for the past week due to landslides in Badimalika Rural Municipality in Bajura, according to Prakash Singh, a local reporter for The Himalayan Times.

"All branch roads connecting to Bajura have been closed due to landslides," Singh added. Sanfe-Martadi Highway: Although the highway is also affected by rain and landslides in various locations, authorities have been working to clear the highway and resume traffic, Singh said. Jay Prithvi Highway in Bajhang: Landslides at various locations have obstructed the highway due to the continuous rainfall since Friday. Photo: RSS Although authorities have been attempting to clear debris from the roads and restore traffic, continuous rain and repeated landslides have made their efforts difficult, causing widespread disruption to transportation across the country.Government responsePrime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' has instructed stakeholders to be active in rescue and relief efforts.

He expressed grief over the loss of lives and property and urged everyone to remain on high alert. Photo: RSS The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority has introduced the 'Monsoon Preparedness and Response Plan 2081 BS', aiming for cooperation of various ministries and organizations to ensure the effective implementation of preparedness and response efforts.Weather forecastAccording to the Meteorological Forecast Division (MFD), light to moderate rain is likely across many parts of the country.

Heavy to very heavy rainfall is expected in Koshi, Bagmati, Gandaki, Lumbini, Karnali, and Sudurpaschim provinces, with extremely heavy rainfall possible in some areas.The MFD has issued a weather forecast bulletin urging precautions for the next 24 hours.

In the last 24 hours, Nepalgunj received the most rainfall at 140.4mm, followed by Ghorahi with 128.3mm, Pokhara with 115.2mm, and Dhangadi with 86.2mm.The Kathmandu Valley received 50.4mm of rainfall. .

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