At least 46 people have lost their lives and nearly 500 others remain unaccounted for after a massive flash flood, originating in neighbouring Tibet, swept through several central districts of Nepal on Wednesday. Security officials confirmed that recovery operations are ongoing across the affected region, reported the PTI.

Security forces have so far retrieved 46 bodies from the deluge. According to Rajendra Prasad Dhamala, spokesperson for the Bagmati Province Police Office, the casualty figures across the districts stand at Chitawan - 18 bodies recovered, Dhading- 16 bodies recovered, Nuwakot- 11 bodies recovered and Rasuwa- 1 body recovered, the news agency reported.