Elderly Man Dies in Landslide in Myagdi; Another Rescued

Summary

A 70-year-old man died when a landslide buried his house in Myagdi, while another person was rescued safely. Roads and infrastructure in the area have been damaged due to heavy rainfall.

Key Points
  • A 70-year-old man, Lalbir Chhantyal, died when a landslide buried his house in Myagdi.
  • Dhan Kumari Thapa, 63, was rescued from a landslide at Hadebhir in Dhaulagiri Rural Municipality.
  • Roads connecting Beni to rural areas are obstructed due to landslides caused by heavy rainfall.
  • Efforts are ongoing by the Road Planning, Infrastructure Development Office, and local authorities to clear the blocked Beni-Jomsom-Korala road.
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