Myagdi, Sept. 29 -- The death toll from last week's rain-induced disaster in Nepal has risen to 35, as survivors in several parts of the country, particularly western Nepal, struggle to return to their settlements amid widespread destruction caused by floods and landslides.

According to an update from the Central Police News Desk, 12 people have died in Baglung, seven in Myagdi, five in Palpa, four in Manang and one each in Dhanusha, Makwanpur, Dhading, Kavre, Rolpa, Dolpa and Rukum West. Another 15 people have been injured and are receiving treatment at local hospitals, police said.

Continuous rainfall since September 24 triggered floods, landslides and other disaster events across various parts of the country. As water levels graduall...