Un deslave sepulta 6 pueblos en el nordeste de Nepal; reportan 24 muertes y 24 desaparecidos

A landslide in northeastern Nepal, triggered by heavy rains, resulted in the deaths of at least 21 people while they were sleeping. Rescuers are searching for survivors and have reported 24 people missing in the Taplejung district, located 500 kilometers east of Kathmandu. Landslides are common in Nepal during the monsoon season, which runs from June to September. The country is still recovering from devastating earthquakes in April and May that killed over 8,700 people and caused significant damage, including road blockages due to landslides.

What natural event caused the death of at least 21 people in northeastern Nepal?

• Earthquake

• Flood

• Landslide

• Tornado

During which months does the monsoon season occur in Nepal?

• October to December

• January to March

• June to September

• March to May

How many people are reported missing due to the landslides in Nepal?

• 24

• 12

• 48

• 36

How many people died in the earthquakes that struck Nepal in April and May?

• Over 10,000

• Over 5,000

• Over 8,700

• Over 6,500

What was one of the consequences of the earthquakes in Nepal?

• Roads cut off by landslides

• Improved infrastructure

• New government policies

• Increased tourism