Kathmandu, June 24: Thirteen people were killed when their houses were burried in a landslide caused by torrential rains at Risti, Kyamin and Mirlung village development committees last night, according to the Tanahu district police office.

The deceased have been identified as Juthimaya Lama, a resident of ward No. 6 Barlachi of Kyamin VDC and five members of his family and two others of the same VDC, Purna Bahadur Gurung and his son and daughter of ward No. 4 of Mirlung VDC, and Khemraj Mishra, 60, and his son Ashish Poudel of Risti VDC.

Meanwhile Deputy Prime Minister Ramchandra Paudel has expressed deep sorrow over the loss of life and property caused by landslides in Tanahu, Lamjung and Kaski districts in the past few days and extended heartfelt condolences to the members of the bereaved families.

In a condolence statement issued here today, Mr Paudel said His Majesty’s Government will make every efforts to provide assistance to the affected families.

Mr Paudel also appealed to all to extend cooperation to the affected families at this hour of grief.