Hundreds Dead in Flooded Nepal

At least 170 people have died in Nepal in connection with heavy monsoon rains. More than 40 people are still missing, according to authorities.

Large parts of the country's eastern and central regions, including the capital Kathmandu, have been affected by extensive flooding since Friday.

Many rescue operations are being carried out, including with helicopters and motorboats.

The Kathmandu Valley had measured 240 millimeters of rain in the last 24 hours by Saturday morning, according to the country's weather agency.