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15 dead, 31 missing in Nepal landslides

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No fewer than 15 people were killed by a landslide in north-eastern Nepal on Thursday, with the toll expected to rise as 31 people remain buried under the rubble.

 

The officials said 15 bodies were recovered from the in the north-eastern district of Taplejung.

 

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nepal landslideLandslides hit six villages in the district after heavy monsoon rain fell on Wednesday. Part of the country was destabilised by earthquakes in April and May.

 

No fewer than a dozen houses and two schools were hit by the landslides and six suspension bridges were washed away by swollen rivers.

 

“Ongoing rain is hampering rescue efforts,’’ police said.

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More than 8,700 people died in Nepal after a 7.8 magnitude earthquake on April 25 and several aftershocks, including one of magnitude 7.3 on May 12.

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