Kathmandu: At least 11 people were missing after a massive landslide triggered by incessant rainfall swept away eight houses in Nepal’s eastern Sankhuwasabha district, officials said on Sunday.
Landslides and floods triggered by the heavy rainfall washed away the houses in Besinda village of Sisuwakhola on Sunday morning, The Himalayan Times reported.
Deputy Superintendent of Police NawarajMalla said that the police personnel were carrying out a search operation to rescue the people who have gone missing.
A team of armed forces and Nepal Army are on standby at the district headquarters in Khandbari. (PTI)
