Landslide in Nepal’s western mountains kills 6

KATMANDU, Nepal – A landslide has hit a remote village in Nepal’s western mountains, sweeping away homes and killing six people.

Villagers pulled out one survivor and two bodies after the landslide early Monday in Thumki village, which is reachable only by foot.

Police official Hari Shrestha said rescuers reached the village later and found the four other victims.

Thumki is 200 kilometres northwest of Kathmandu, and a four-hour trek from the nearest highway.

Nepal’s monsoon season began this month and lasts until September. The rains often trigger landslides in mountain areas and floods in the southern plains.