Search and rescue teams in Nepal have recovered 469 dead bodies as of Friday morning following Wednesday's flash flood, the Nepal Police said in a statement.
As many as 1,545 people have been rescued so far as search and relief operations continue across the affected regions, the statement added.
According to Nepal's National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority, as of 22:00 local time on Thursday, the total number of people out of contact stood at 977.
Death toll from Nepal's flood rises to 469: police
Death toll from Nepal's flood rises to 469: police
Death toll from Nepal's flood rises to 469: police
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday sent a message of condolences to Nepali President Ram Chandra Poudel over a mudslide disaster that hit Nepal recently.
In his message, Xi noted that a severe mudslide disaster occurred recently at the Gyirong-Rasuwa border crossing between China and Nepal, causing heavy casualties, leaving people missing and resulting in property losses.
On behalf of the Chinese government and people, Xi expressed deep condolences to the victims and sincere sympathies to the bereaved families, the injured and people in the disaster-stricken areas.
Xi noted that China is making every effort to search for and rescue missing persons, relocate and resettle affected people, provide prompt medical treatment to the injured, minimize casualties and prevent secondary disasters.
China and Nepal, Xi said, are connected by mountains and rivers and share a common destiny, adding that China is ready to actively assist Nepal in its rescue efforts and provide support and assistance to the best of its capability.
Xi also expressed his belief that both peoples will be able to work together to overcome the disaster and rebuild their homes as soon as possible.
On the same day, Chinese Premier Li Qiang sent a message of condolences to Nepali Prime Minister Balendra Shah.
Xi extends condolences over mudslide disaster in Nepal
Xi extends condolences over mudslide disaster in Nepal
Xi extends condolences over mudslide disaster in Nepal
Xi extends condolences over mudslide disaster in Nepal
