This archive report was first published on 14 July 2019.
At least 50 people have lost their lives in Nepal due to floods and landslides triggered by heavy monsoon rains, with dozens more reported missing, officials said on Sunday, July 14, 2019.
The devastating floods and landslides have affected thousands of people in several districts, particularly in the eastern region and southern plains of the country.
According to Nepal police spokesman Bishwaraj Pokharel, 33 people are still missing, while over 1,100 people have been rescued so far.
"We have mobilised all resources in the country for search, rescue and relief and have been able to reach all affected areas," Pokharel told AFP.
Heavy rains have been battering Nepal since Thursday, causing widespread destruction and displacement.
Monsoon rains from June to September cause significant damage and loss of life across South Asia each year.
