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Four people died in a tipper accident at Rahabas in  Mathagadhi Rural Municipality-7 of Palpa on Saturday. 

The accident occurred when the tipper heading towards Rahabas limestone quarry from Jhadeva fell some 50 meters down the road. 

The deceased have been identified as Chinta Bahadur Sunar (26) and Sunil BK (26) of Siddhar, Shitganga Municipality-4, Arghakhanchi, Sunil Nepali (26) of Khaireni, Devdaha Municipality-2, Rupandehi, and Rajan Chidi (33) of Patuwa, Tansen Municipality-10, said District Police Office Information Officer Hom Prakash Chaudhary. 

Three died on the spot while Chidi succumbed to his injuries during treatment at Bhairahawa Medical College, Rupandehi.

The District Police Office has stated that further investigation into the accident is underway.

The World Water Day 2026 is being observed with a variety of programs today. 

The day is being observed across the globe today under the theme "Water and Gender," and slogan "Where water flows, equality grows". 

Observed on March 22, the campaign highlights the critical intersection of water access, sanitation, and gender equality, focusing on how women and girls are disproportionately impacted by water scarcity and structural barriers

Meanwhile, in a message on the occasion, President Ram Chandra Paudel has said that all government agencies, development partners, civil society organizations and the general public should work with mutual cooperation, coordination and commitment in order to preserve water and ensure its sustainable use and equal access.

He has also pointed out the need to ensure general equality, proportional participation and just access at every tiers of drinking water management. 

"Water is the basis of life, health, prosperity and social justice. From the development of human civilization to the present day, water has guided every aspect of life. Ancient human civilizations developed on the banks of rivers, and in the present situation, the task of conserving nature and water to preserve the existence of life is becoming increasingly challenging," President Paudel has said in the message.

The President has said that in view of the challenge of future water scarcity it is necessary to protect the watershed area for replenishing groundwater resources and promote traditional methods such as the construction of ponds and lakes. 

In a similar message, Vice President Ram Sahay Prasad Yadav has said that it is necessary to make state policies effective to ensure equitable distribution and access to water. 

“Water is the basis of life, its conservation and proper utilization is our common responsibility,” he has said in the message.

Stating that the groundwater level is decreasing, especially in the Tarai-Madhes, the springs and natural resources of the hilly areas are drying up, he said that everyone should work together to convert these challenges into opportunities, as water conservation is not only an environmental issue but also a question of national existence and future.

The world has been celebrating March 22 as International Water Day every year since 1993 at the call of the United Nations with the aim of raising public awareness about the importance, conservation and sustainable use of water.

 This year, World Water Day is being celebrated in Nepal with various public awareness programs with the message 'The important role of water for gender equality'.

There is a possibility of light rain and snowfall with thunder and lightning and at one or two places in the Tarai region of Koshi and Lumbini Provinces, as well as at a few places in the hilly and mountainous regions of the country today.

According to the Weather Forecasting Division, the weather will remain generally cloudy in the hilly and mountainous regions and partly cloudy in the Tarai region of the country today. 

The meteorological analysis by the Division states that at present Nepal is under the influence of a westerly low-pressure system along with local winds.

Hawaii remains under a statewide flood watch after a severe storm hit the state and prompted officials to order evacuations, BBC reported. 

The potential for flash floods threaten the island of Oahu and parts of Maui County, Governor Josh Green said on Saturday.

The storm that struck this weekend is the second severe weather event to hit the archipelago in the last week, according to BBC.