Flooding in Nepal’s capital city has killed at least 32 people, as swollen rivers flooded homes forcing residents to take shelter.
Rains have been pounding Kathmandu since Friday night and are expected to continue over the weekend.
At least 17 people were also injured in the capital, while 1,053 were rescued, according to police.
The Bagmati River has flooded. Pic: AP
It comes after the government issued flood alerts across the nation, warning of heavy rainfall.
Buses were banned from travelling at night on motorways, and cars were discouraged from the roads. Security forces were ordered to high alert.
A huge area of the city has been flooded, and an army helicopter was used to pick up four people who were unable to leave their homes.
Pic: AP
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Home minister Ramesh Lekhak told reporters there are reports of damage in other parts of the country, too, and officials are still collecting information.
“The government’s priority right now is to rescue the people and help those who have been affected,” he said.
The monsoon season that brings heavy rainfall began in June and usually ends by mid-September.