In Nepal, at least 17 persons have been killed and 6 others are missing due to incessant rains. According to Nepal Police, 14 persons killed, 7 injured and 6 others are missing due to continuous rain in various parts of the country since Thursday.

Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli has expressed deep condolences to the bereaved families who lost their family members in the flood and landslides triggered by incessant rainfall. In a tweet, Oli said security personnel are carrying out rescue and relief work in the affected areas. He also said that opening of water flow in Sarlahi area bordering India is underway in coordination with the two countries.

Meanwhile, According to Meteorological Forecasting Division widespread rain is likely to continue in the country. There are chances of heavy rainfall at a few places of the eastern and central regions and at one or two places of the western region .Very heavy rain is also likely to occur at one or two places of the eastern and central terai and hilly regions.

Flood Forecasting Section has predicting rise of water levels in various rivers and their tributaries causing inundation in lower parts of the country. The section has advised people living on the banks rivers and nearby areas to take utmost care.