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Atleast 31 people have been killed and over 600 injured after a freak storm battered several locations across southern parts of Nepal on Sunday. Winds accompanied by rain and hailstorms have struck Parsa and Bara district. Speaking to Associated Press, Sunil Ahmed, a farmer who lost his family in the calamity said, "We are asking the government to come and help us rebuild our homes and help us get back on our feet. I don't know what to do next or where to go." Several private organisations and volunteers have also extended their assistance in providing relief operations. (Reuters photo)
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According to Kathmandu's National Emergency Operation Center, over 600 people suffer injuries and several teams with tents and other relief material have been dispatched to the affected area. (Reuters photo)
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The government has deployed various security agencies which include two battalions of Nepal army, Nepal police and Armed police force of Nepal to carry on the rescue and relief operations. (Reuters Photo)
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According to police, most of the deaths have been caused by either collapse of wall or falling of bricks in homes, uproot of trees and electrical poles. (Reuters Photo)
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Prime Minister Khadga Prasad Oli on Monday cancelled his official visit to western Nepal to see the rescue operation in the affected areas. The PM has also expressed sadness over the loss of lives and extended condolences to the families. (Reuters photo)
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The local government has announced a compensation of Rs 300,000 (USD 2,725) for the financial assistance to the families who lost their near ones. The government has also announced of providing other relief materials such as food items, medical supplies, tents etc. The provincial government has also appealed to the central government for imposing a state of emergency in the affected areas. (Reuters photo)
The rainstorms, landslides and floods are common in Nepal. Every year more than hundreds die in the natural calamities. (Reuters photo) 
The total estimation of damages due to the natural disaster are yet to be ascertained. The disaster also led to a outage of electricity while the internet services have resumed in affected districts. (Reuters photo)
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