Nepal Floods Death Toll Reaches 67, Rainfall to Continue

The death toll from the monsoon floods and landslides in Nepal has increased to 67, while 32 people were reported missing and over 40 others injured, officials said on Monday.

The Nepal Police said in a statement late Monday that the victims comprised 41 men and 26 women, reports Xinhua news agency.

"At least 1,445 people from different districts have been rescued successfully and evacuated to safer destinations," the statement said.

According to the Home Ministry, around 35,000 people were affected by the disasters particularly in the low-lying areas known as Terai region. More than 20 of Nepal's 77 districts were worst-hit due to the floods and landslides.

The Nepal Army, Nepal Police and Armed Police Force were deployed in the disaster-hit districts to carry out rescue and relief operations.