More than 1,300 people are reported missing in Nepal and China following severe flooding in the Himalayan region that has caused deaths, widespread destruction and major disruption to communities.
Heavy rainfall triggered devastating floods and landslides in several areas, sweeping away homes, roads and bridges. Rescue teams have been searching for missing people while authorities work to evacuate residents from areas at risk of further flooding.
In Nepal, several communities have been badly affected, with floodwaters damaging infrastructure and cutting off roads. Emergency workers are facing difficult conditions as they try to reach isolated areas and account for those who remain missing.
Parts of China's Tibet region have also been affected by flooding and landslides. Authorities have launched rescue and relief operations, while thousands of people have reportedly been moved to safer locations.
The disaster has raised concerns about the increasing risk of extreme rainfall and flooding in mountainous regions. Rescue operations are continuing, but difficult terrain, damaged infrastructure and ongoing bad weather are making the search for missing people challenging.