Three dead as landslides sweep houses in Rolpa and Jajarkot
Summary
Landslides in Jajarkot and Rolpa have killed three people and left one missing as relentless monsoon rain continues to trigger deadly incidents across western Nepal. Roads remain blocked, search efforts are ongoing, and authorities have warned residents in vulnerable areas to move to safety.
Key Points
- Three people were killed in separate landslides in Jajarkot and Rolpa, while one man remains missing in Jajarkot.
- Rescue teams from the Nepali Army, Armed Police Force and Nepal Police are struggling to reach affected areas because roads have been blocked by repeated landslides.
- Rolpa has recorded 19 deaths from landslides and lightning in the past week, including a major incident in Thabang that killed 13 people.
- Authorities have urged residents in vulnerable settlements to stay alert and move to safer locations as heavy rain is expected to continue.
