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Continuous heavy rainfall and natural disasters have caused widespread disruptions to vehicular movement on major highways across Nepal, including in Karnali, Gandaki, and Bagmati provinces. Landslides and flood risks have completely blocked key routes such as the Karnali Corridor in Kalikot and the Mid-Hill Highway in Lamjung, while authorities have suspended traffic on the BP Highway due to flood threats. In some affected areas, emergency workers have cleared debris to allow for temporary, one-way traffic.
Two Women Die After Being Crushed by Falling Tree in Rolpa
Two women, Ruju Jhakri and Manbuji Jhakri, died in Rolpa after a tree uprooted by strong winds fell on them. Ruju Jhakri died on the spot, while Manbuji Jhakri passed away while being transported for medical treatment.
Lawmakers Urge Compensation and Relief for Citizens Affected by Heavy Rains and Landslides
Members of the House of Representatives have drawn attention to the impact of heavy rains, storms, and landslides on citizens and infrastructure across various districts. Lawmakers are urging the government to provide appropriate compensation and relief to those affected, highlighting damage to homes, schools, and roads, and the disruption to daily life.
Storms cause two deaths in Rolpa and one in Rautahat; bus accident injures 38
Sudden storms across Nepal have resulted in multiple fatalities and injuries. In Rolpa, two women died when a tree fell on them during a storm on Monday evening, while in Rautahat, a woman died after her house collapsed due to a storm. Separately, a bus accident in Kapilvastu on Tuesday morning injured 38 people.
California Aerospace Plant Chemical Leak Forces Evacuation of 40,000 Residents
A significant chemical leak at a GKN Aerospace plant in Garden Grove, California, has prompted authorities to order the evacuation of approximately 40,000 residents due to fears of a potential explosion and toxic exposure. The incident involved a storage tank of methyl methacrylate overheating and releasing hazardous vapors, leading to emergency alerts and widespread evacuation orders across multiple cities in Orange County.
