Devastating floods near the border with China have killed at least 903 people in Nepal, while the number of missing in the country has soared to 4,247, its disaster authority said Monday as rescue efforts entered a sixth day.
Chinese state media earlier confirmed 16 dead and 546 people missing in Tibet following Wednesday's disaster, taking the overall toll to 919 dead, and 4,793 missing.
At least 275 Indian nationals still remain missing in Nepal, India's foreign ministry has said. Another 128 people of Indian origin are also missing.
The ministry said 403 Indian nationals had crossed into Nepal from China, while another 500 were safe in China. A total of 149 people have been rescued till now.
India has also stepped up support for rescue operations in Nepal. A 19-member specialised forensic team has begun work in Kathmandu, helping analyse DNA samples and identify victims.
Meanwhile, an Indian tunnel rescue team is working with the Nepali Army at hydropower sites in Chilime and Langtang.
