A woman died after a landslide buried a house in Baglung district on Wednesday night.
The deceased has been identified as Khil Kumari Sharma (55) of Titaura, Baglung Municipality-7, according to Meghnath Gaire, Ward Chairman.
Sharma had been living alone. The neighbors informed the people's representatives and police about the disaster this morning.
Landslide obstructs Mid-Hill Highway
Meanwhile, the landslide triggered by incessant rainfall obstructed the Mid-Hill Highway.
The landslide occurred at Bayaldanda of Kathekhola Rural Municipality in the district.
The obstruction has disrupted vehicular movement to and from Purba Rukum, Paschim Rukum and Jajarkot districts, according to Deputy Superintendent of Police in the district, Bijay Yadav.
Similarly, Baglung bazaar has been waterlogged due to heavy rains that occurred since Wednesday evening.
Inundation in the marketplace has caused a huge loss of property.
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