Kathmandu, Oct. 6 -- Swift action by the interim government led by Sushila Karki, formed after the Gen Z protests on September 8 and 9, is drawing widespread praise for minimising loss of life and property in this year's floods and landslides.

Early warnings, road closures, and on-the-ground inspections helped avert large-scale casualties across much of the country, though the Ilam disaster, where dozens were killed, has exposed the limits of forecasting.

The floods and landslides triggered by heavy rainfall have caused significant loss of life and property in Ilam. According to preliminary reports, scores of people have been confirmed dead, while several others remain missing, and 41 families have been displaced by the disaster.

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