At least 18 people have been killed in landslide-related accidents in Eastern Nepal's Koshi province following heavy rainfall since Saturday (October 4) night.

Nepalese authorities have restricted the entry and exit of vehicles from Kathmandu for the next three days and and domestic flight operations have also been halted.

According to the police, of the 18 people, six died in Ghosang and five in Mansebung, and seven others were killed in Ilam district.

The Nepal Army has reportedly been deployed for rescue operations and at least two injured people, including a pregnant woman, have been airlifted. They have been sent to Dharan Municipality for treatment. Rescue operations have been affected by the inclement weather.

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