At least 63 people are missing in Nepal after heavy monsoon rains triggered a landslide that swept two buses off a highway into the Trishuli river in Chitwan district. The incident occurred early Friday along the Narayanghat-Mugling highway, approximately 100 kilometers west of Katmandu.
District official Khimananda Bhusal confirmed that the buses were carrying a total of 66 passengers, with three managing to escape before the vehicles were engulfed. Rescue teams are currently conducting an intensive search and rescue operation amidst challenging conditions and rising river levels.
In a separate incident on the same highway, a bus driver lost his life when a boulder struck his vehicle. Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal expressed deep sadness over the accidents, urging all government agencies to intensify rescue efforts.
Deadly road accidents are tragically common in Nepal due to poorly constructed roads, inadequate vehicle maintenance, and reckless driving practices. Government figures indicate nearly 2,400 fatalities on Nepali roads in the past year alone.
Monsoon season exacerbates these risks, triggering landslides and floods across the mountainous country. Since June, floods, landslides, and lightning strikes have claimed 88 lives, highlighting the seasonal hazards exacerbated by climate change.
District official Khimananda Bhusal confirmed that the buses were carrying a total of 66 passengers, with three managing to escape before the vehicles were engulfed. Rescue teams are currently conducting an intensive search and rescue operation amidst challenging conditions and rising river levels.
In a separate incident on the same highway, a bus driver lost his life when a boulder struck his vehicle. Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal expressed deep sadness over the accidents, urging all government agencies to intensify rescue efforts.
Deadly road accidents are tragically common in Nepal due to poorly constructed roads, inadequate vehicle maintenance, and reckless driving practices. Government figures indicate nearly 2,400 fatalities on Nepali roads in the past year alone.
Monsoon season exacerbates these risks, triggering landslides and floods across the mountainous country. Since June, floods, landslides, and lightning strikes have claimed 88 lives, highlighting the seasonal hazards exacerbated by climate change.
