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Seven personnel of the Armed Police Force (APF) collapsed during a morning training run in Tikapur due to suspected severe heat stroke amid extreme temperatures. The affected individuals were initially treated at Tikapur Hospital before being airlifted to Kathmandu for advanced medical care.
Multiple Road Accidents Claim Lives and Cause Injuries Across Regions
Several road accidents have resulted in fatalities and injuries across various locations, including Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province and multiple districts in Nepal. Investigations are underway to determine the causes, with initial findings in Pakistan suggesting driver negligence as a potential factor.
Nepal Deploys Over 26,000 Personnel for Monsoon Disaster Preparedness
The Nepali government has placed 26,219 security personnel, including 134 deep divers, on standby for search and rescue operations ahead of the monsoon season. According to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA), these resources are prepared for mobilization across the country based on disaster needs and national response plans.
Child Dies After School Rack Accident; MP Highlights Road Safety Concerns
A four-year-old boy died in Makwanpur after being crushed by an iron shoe rack at National Secondary School, with his father blaming the school for negligence. Meanwhile, MP Anushka Shrestha raised concerns in parliament about speeding heavy vehicles endangering the public on roads, citing specific accident-prone areas.
Heavy Rainfall Triggers Landslides, Disrupting Road Networks Across Nepal
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.
