Unanticipated Calamity

An unprecedented tragedy, triggered by the record monsoon rains and resultant floods and landslides, has shaken the country, killing at least 148 people and injuring the equal number of individuals across the country. Over 68 people are reported missing in the calamity. The number of the casualties, missing and wounded persons might climb as the search and rescue operations are still underway. With the quick mobilisation of security personnel, all government machineries and support of general public in the rescue of people trapped and stranded due to the floods and landslips, lives of many were saved. Around 3,039 people have been successfully rescued so far. The torrential rains that started from Thursday evening lashed almost every part of the country till Saturday morning.