Rescuers recovered dozens of bodies from buses and other vehicles that were buried in landslides near the capital.

The death toll from monsoon-induced floods and landslides in Nepal has risen to 148 as search and rescue teams recovered several bodies from buses buried by landslides, officials said on Sunday. At least 55 people remain missing.

The death toll from recent floods and landslides in Nepal reached 148, with 43 fatalities in Kathmandu Valley. National highways blocked and numerous houses and bridges damaged. Over 20,000 security personnel are conducting rescue operations.