Recent heavy rains and landslides have killed at least 66 people in Nepal as a late monsoon season lingers over the country. Over 250 people have died since the season began in June.
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00:00In Nepal, at least 66 people have died and dozens more are still missing after heavy
00:05monsoon rains across South Asia.
00:08Some areas saw over 30 centimeters of rainfall in one day.
00:13Authorities say most rivers in the country have burst their banks, causing landslides
00:17and blocking roads.
00:19Weather forecasters say a low-pressure system has prolonged the monsoon season.
00:23Nepalese authorities report that over 250 people have died since the monsoon season
00:28began in June.