Thousands from police, army deployed in Nepal search operation

A huge search and rescue operation is underway across Nepal following the devastating flash floods that struck several areas close to the country's border with Tibet. Nepal's National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority says 9,260 members of the police, army and armed police force have been mobilised to help in the operation. Here are some of today's pictures from the across the country. Rescuers transport stranded residents using a bulldozer in the Devighat area in Nepal's Nuwakot