KATHMANDU, Nepal: Flooding and landslides triggered by heavy rainfall had killed at least 43 people in Nepal in the past few days, with more deaths reported across the Himalayan border in India, officials said Sunday.

At least 24 others are missing in Nepal, either swept by swollen rivers or buried by mudslides since delayed monsoon rains began pounding the region Friday, police said. Roads and highways have been blocked in parts of Nepal and communication towers knocked down.

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