The number of people who have lost their lives in the catastrophic floods in Nepal has risen to 389.
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The latest data from the Nepal Police show that 466 people have been injured and evacuated from the affected areas.
Chitwan ranks among the worst-hit regions, while fatalities have also been reported in several other districts across the country.
Heavy rainfall has flooded populated areas and caused considerable damage to roads, homes and infrastructure, hampering the work of rescue teams.
Search-and-rescue operations for people trapped in the affected areas are continuing, while authorities warn that the death toll may change.
The response has also been hampered by Nepal’s rugged terrain, with vast mountainous areas facing floods and landslides following intense rainfall.
