Update: Death toll rises to 18 in Ilam landslides
Summary
Heavy rainfall in Ilam has caused multiple landslides resulting in at least 18 deaths, with rescue teams actively searching the affected areas.
Key Points
- Heavy rainfall triggered multiple landslides in Ilam causing at least 18 deaths.
- Six members of a single family were killed in Ghos, Ilam Municipality-5, the hardest-hit area.
- Other affected areas include Suryodaya Municipality-1, Manebhanjyang and Patigaun in Mangsebung Rural Municipality-1.
- Rescue operations are ongoing with deployment of Armed Police Force, Nepal Army, and Nepal Police.
