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Landslide after incessant rainfall kills 10 people in Nepal's Syangja, one rescued

By ANI | Updated: September 25, 2020 01:40 IST

At least 10 people have died in Syangja district in Nepal due to landslide after incessant rainfall.

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At least 10 people have died in Syangja district in Nepal due to landslide after incessant rainfall.

"We have recovered ten bodies out of which nine are from the same family. One person who sustained injuries has been sent to the hospital," Chief District Officer Ganga Bahadur Chettri told in a telephonic conversation.

Various parts of Nepal have witnessed extended monsoon rainfall since Monday, which is expected to continue till Saturday.

Nepal's meteorological and weather department has issued alerts for various districts about possible landslides and flash flooding due to the rainfall.

( With inputs from ANI )

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