Secretary-General Antonio Guteress has expressed grief over the loss of lives and the damage caused by the flash floods in Nepal and Tibet and said that the UN is supporting the government-led response and urgent assistance, Stephane Dujarric, Spokesman for the Secretary-General, said.

At least 157 people have been killed and hundreds, including security personnel and tourists, are missing due to the flash flood in the Bhote Koshi River across Nepal's three districts, local media have reported.