Another 12 are missing of which 9 are in the eastern part of Nepals.
This brings the total of deaths for this season to 43. The monsoon season usually last from the middle of June to the middle of September.
During this time there is much flooding and landslides in the mountain areas with many people being put out of their homes.
This last series of rainfall has lasted for 6 days.
The flooding and landslides have become worse over the years due to the trees being cut down that usually help hold the ground in place.
The deaths on Friday occured in the Syangia area which is about 93 miles on the west side of the capital Kathmandu. The additional 9 people who are still missing were from the Sankhuwasabha area which is close to 248 miles on the eastern side of the capital.
In the past 6 days, about 30 people have perished due to the flooding and landslides.
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