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Flood Death Toll Reaches 1,341
The death toll from the devastating Bhotekoshi floods and landslides has reached 1,341, while nearly 5,000 people remain unaccounted for, according to the latest government disaster update.
Farmers in Crisis: Risking Their Lives to Reach the Market
Farmers in Dhading’s Benighat Rorang are crossing landslide-hit roads to bring their vegetables to market, fearing that unsold produce could wipe out their investment.
Gas Alert: 87,877 LPG Cylinders Rushed to Kathmandu
With the Krishnabhir section of the Prithvi Highway blocked by landslides, Nepal Oil Corporation has shifted LPG bottling to Terai-based plants to keep Kathmandu supplied.
New Track Construction Begins on Flood-Damaged Prithvi Highway
Authorities have begun opening a new road track at Krishnabhir in Dhading after the Trishuli River flood washed away a major section of the Prithvi Highway.
Trapped Hydropower Worker Rescued Alive After Days Inside Tunnel
Mechanical foreman Sanjay Sah has been safely rescued from the Upper Trishuli 3A hydropower tunnel after becoming trapped during the devastating Bhotekoshi flood.
Flood Disaster Claims 1,287 Lives as Search and Rescue Continues
The Rasuwa flood disaster has resulted in 1,287 recovered bodies, while more than 5,000 people remain missing and thousands have been injured or rescued.
Government Declares National Mourning for Flood Victims
The government has declared Bhadra 22 as a national day of mourning for those who lost their lives in the devastating Bhotekoshi floods.
Six-Point Plan to Ease LPG Supply in Kathmandu
Nepal Oil Corporation and LPG sellers have agreed on six measures to maintain gas supplies in Kathmandu after the Krishna Bhir road disruption.
Krishna Bhir Landslide Removal Intensified
Authorities have intensified efforts to clear the landslide at Krishna Bhir along the Prithvi Highway in Dhading and resume traffic.
Government Seeks Permanent Solution to Krishna Bhir Landslide
The government is moving beyond temporary repairs, studying tunnels and alternative bypass routes for a permanent solution to the recurring Krishna Bhir landslide problem.
Government Plans Alternative Routes for LPG Supply
With LPG bullet trucks unable to pass through the damaged Krishna Bhir section, the government has decided to transport gas through alternative routes.
Krishna Bhir Road to Reopen Within Bhadra
Prime Minister Balendra Shah has announced that the damaged Krishna Bhir section of the Prithvi Highway will be reconstructed and reopened within Bhadra.