Search and rescue operation to continue overnight - Nepal PM's office

Prime Minister of Nepal Balendra Shah, pictured in April The office of Nepal’s prime minister says search and rescue efforts by the country’s army will continue overnight. In a statement, it says 1,697 personnel have been deployed, while a further 656 have been kept on standby for additional operations. Six military helicopters rescued 94 people during the day, while five civilian helicopters rescued 12 others. Ground teams rescued a further 27 people, it says. The office also says 800kg of tent