At least 160 killed in flood in Nepal and Tibet

At about 5:40 a.m. local time, a flood swept through the Himalayan border regions of Nepal and Tibet, killing 160 people. Hundreds remain missing.

The flooding has affected local areas of Kavrepalanchok, Nuwakot, Dhading and Gorkha districts, among others.

The government of Nepal has confirmed that rescue, search and relief efforts in the affected areas are underway. Villages and infrastructure have also been destroyed.

Those in the affected areas are advised to move to safe locations.

The Canadian Embassy in Nepal said, "Canada offers its deepest condolences to those affected by the floods in Nepal."