Death Toll in Nepal Landslides and Flooding Reaches 50

The government of Nepal said on Thursday that 50
people had died and 19 others were missing following recent
landslides and flooding triggered by monsoon rains in different parts
of the country, dpa reported.
More than 800 houses have been destroyed and nearly 7,000 families
have been displaced. People are sheltering in schools and
temporary shelters, waiting for assistance. Many families have lost
their livestock.
The government said it was still assessing the precise extent of
the property destroyed, and had made 7.5 million rupees (78,000
dollars) available to help the victims.
The monsoon rains started in Nepal in mid-June, causing landslips
and swollen rivers.