Torrential rains leave 19 dead and 11 missing in Nepal

Around 19 people have died and 11 are missing after heavy rains triggered landslides and flash floods in various parts of Nepal. Nepalese authorities had already warned of the possibility of flash floods in 49 of the country's 77 districts. Furthermore, more than half of these regions face a high risk of flooding or flash floods, further aggravating the situation.