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    Nepal hit by deadly floods and landslides, 66 dead, many missing

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    Nepal hit by deadly floods and landslides, 66 dead, many missing
    Flooding and landslides caused by continuous rainfall has resulted in the death of 66 people in Nepal, with 69 individuals still missing, as confirmed by officials on Saturday.

    Rainfall has been incessant since Friday night and is expected to persist throughout the weekend.

    According to the Home Ministry spokesperson Rishiram Tiwari, of the 66 reported casualties, 34 were in the capital city of Kathmandu.

    In this aerial image of the Kathmandu valley, Bagmati River is seen in flood due to heavy rains in Kathmandu, Nepal.
    Aerial image of the Kathmandu valley, Bagmati River seen in flood due to heavy rains. (AP)

    Sixty individuals were reported injured and 3010 rescued across the country, Tiwari added.

    Security forces, including the army, have been mobilized to aid in the ongoing rescue operations.

    A bridge over Bagmati River lies damaged due to floods caused by heavy rains in Kathmandu, Nepal.
    A bridge over Bagmati River lies damaged due to floods caused by heavy rains in Kathmandu, Nepal. (AP)

    The government has issued flood warnings nationwide, urging caution and preparedness.

    The main focus currently is on rescuing affected individuals and extending support to those in need, stated Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak.

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