Nepal, 12 July - A devastating landslide on the Madan-Sheltered Highway in Nepal has resulted in two passenger buses being thrown from the road and swept away into the nearby Trishuli River. The incident, which occurred around 3:30 am local time on Friday, July 12, has left 63 people, including the two bus drivers, missing.

The buses were traveling on the Narayangarh-Muglin highway when they were struck by the landslide during heavy rainfall. The buses plunged into the raging river below, exacerbating the severity of the incident.

Chitwan Chief District Officer Indradev Yadav reported that the buses were hit while traveling on the highway, causing them to fall into the river. Rescue operations are currently underway, but continuous heavy rain is hampering efforts to locate the missing passengers.

Nepal's Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal expressed his sorrow over the incident on social media, stating, "I am deeply shocked by the news of two buses missing in a landslide on the Narayangarh-Muglin highway section. Also, floods and landslides have caused a lot of damage in different parts of the country. I am deeply saddened by the news." He assured that all government agencies, including the Ministry of Home Affairs, have been mobilized to rescue the missing individuals.

Due to adverse weather conditions, all flights from Kathmandu to Bharatpur have been canceled, further complicating the rescue operations.

Rescue teams continue to work tirelessly despite the challenging conditions, with hopes of locating the missing individuals and providing aid to those affected by this tragic event.