Two persons of a family were killed in a landslide in Gati VDC in Sindhupalchok district last night.
Hira Maya Tamang, 55, and her 15 years old daughter Bibi of Pasteri village were buried under the debris of their cowshed that was struck by landslide, reports said. Five cows and 5 goats were also killed.
The villagers recovered the dead bodies on Saturday morning.
The landslide after incessant rain has also obstructed transportation along Tatopani-Barhabise section of the Araniko Highway. The landslide has destroyed the highway in more than a dozen places. All Kathmandu-bound vehicles from Tatopani have been stranded in Barabishe, according to reports.