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In Ilam’s Suryodaya Municipality-1, Mane Bhanjyang, a landslide buried a house, resulting in the deaths of five people. According to police, four bodies were recovered from the house of local resident Raju Karki. On Sunday morning, the police team recovered the four bodies at around 4:50 AM, and one person who was injured while being taken for treatment died on the way, the police reported.

Continuous rainfall has caused flooding from the Mai River in various wards of Jhapa Rural Municipality and Shivasatakshi Municipality, displacing hundreds of families, police reported. In Jhapa Rural Municipality Ward No. 2, Suga Bathan, floodwaters entered the village, displacing 56 households. They were rescued and relocated to a nearby school, according to the District Police Office, Jhapa. Flooding has also affected Wards No. 1, 6, and 7 of Jhapa Rural Municipality, with dozens of families at risk of displacement. In Shivasatakshi Municipality Wards No. 4, 5, 6, and 7, around 350 households have been affected by the flood. Police and…

Due to continuous rainfall, the flow of the Sapta Koshi River has increased, prompting the opening of 50 gates of the Koshi Barrage. Police spokesperson Yograj Khatriwad informed that when the river flow reached 335,000 cubic feet per second (cusec), 50 of the 56 gates of the barrage were opened. According to him, the river flow was measured at 8:15 a.m. today. Earlier, at 7:00 a.m., the flow had reached 271,310 cusec, leading to the opening of 39 gates. On Saturday evening at 8:00 p.m., when the flow was measured at 193,060 cusec, 15 gates were opened. On Bhadra 17…

Following continuous rainfall, landslides in Ilam have resulted in the deaths of two people, while more than 15 others are missing. Several areas in Ilam have been affected by landslides triggered by the heavy rain. In Ilam Municipality–6, Ghos, the house of Dambar Bahadur Pakhrin was buried by a landslide, killing two people and leaving three others missing. Two injured individuals have been taken to the hospital, according to police. In Maijogmai Rural Municipality–6, five members of Barmalal Sogmi’s family are missing, and another five people are missing in Mansebung. In Shandakpur Rural Municipality–3, a mother and daughter from Sulubung…

Due to heavy rainfall since Saturday, most wards of Birgunj Metropolitan City are facing a high risk of flooding. Rajeshman Singh, Mayor of Birgunj Metropolitan City, informed that continuous heavy rain has caused waterlogging problems in various parts of the city. “The heavy and continuous rainfall has led to drainage issues. However, no loss of life or property has been reported so far due to flooding,” he said. He added, “In all 32 wards of the metropolitan city, some areas are experiencing water accumulation due to improper drainage.” With rising water levels in the Sirsiya River, high alert has been…

As of this morning, long-distance vehicles from Kathmandu are still prohibited from traveling outside the valley. Although the situation within the Kathmandu Valley is relatively normal, roads leading out of the valley have not yet returned to safe conditions, prompting the continued restriction. SP Naresh Raj Subedi, spokesperson for the Kathmandu Valley Traffic Police Office, stated that no long-distance vehicles have been allowed to depart from any checkpoints in Kathmandu today. Ticket bookings for travelers have also been temporarily halted. Passengers who had already purchased bus tickets have been refunded, SP Subedi confirmed. Due to heavy rain, floods, and landslides,…

The Mugling–Narayangadh road, which has been repeatedly blocked by landslides, has reopened for two-way traffic since this morning. The road division office in Bharatpur reported that the landslide at Tuin River has been cleared, allowing normal traffic flow. However, small landslides and falling rocks continue in some areas. The office has urged travelers to exercise caution while on the road.

The Kalimati Fruits and Vegetables Market Development Committee has published today’s (Sunday) wholesale prices of agricultural products. Today, prices of major vegetables such as tomatoes, okra, beans, mushrooms, and sponge gourd have increased, while some items remain the same as the previous day. For example: Large Indian tomato: Rs. 75/kg Small local tomato: Rs. 25/kg Tunnel tomato: Rs. 32/kg Red potato: Rs. 47/kg Dry Indian onion: Rs. 39/kg Local carrot: Rs. 125/kg Local cauliflower: Rs. 95/kg Local cabbage: Rs. 95/kg Okra: Rs. 110/kg Button mushroom: Rs. 190/kg Oyster mushroom: Rs. 376/kg Broccoli: Rs. 110/kg 📊 Today’s Kalimati Wholesale Market Price…

Currently, the influence of moisture-laden winds from the Bay of Bengal (monsoon winds) is causing rainfall across Nepal. According to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology, Meteorological Forecasting Division, most areas of Koshi and Madhes Provinces will remain fully cloudy, while Bagmati and Lumbini Provinces will experience partly to generally cloudy conditions. Other regions of the country are expected to see partial cloud cover. There is a likelihood of moderate rainfall with thunder and lightning in many places of Koshi and Madhes Provinces, as well as in some hilly and Terai regions of other provinces. In addition, heavy rainfall is…