353 Dead In Nepal Flash Floods, Search Continues For Survivors

The deadly Nepal flash floods have killed at least 353 people and left more than 1,300 people missing as the search continues for survivors, according to the police.

A sudden flash flood on the Bhotekoshi River at 9 am on Wednesday caused widespread destruction across three districts in Nepal, leading to loss of lives and people missing, including foreign tourists. The flood swept away private and public property in one of the country's worst disasters in recent years.

Nepalese officials said that the flood rushed downstream after hitting the main market area of the district and devoured people, animals, buildings and public infrastructure on its way.

288 Indians are still missing, while around 200 undertaking the Mansarovar Yatra have sought evacuation, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed.

Bridges and roads have been damaged by the floods, and Nepal's security forces have intensified rescue and relief operations using helicopters and ground teams.

Help in the form of medical assistance, temporary shelters, food, water and medicines is being provided to people in need.