Kathmandu: Rescuers in Nepal recovered dozens of bodies from buses and other vehicles that were buried in landslides near the capital Kathmandu, as the death toll from flooding rose to at least 148 with dozens missing,

The death toll from monsoon-induced floods and landslides in Nepal has risen to 148 as search and rescue teams recovered several bodies from buses buried by landslides, officials said on Sunday. At least 55 people remain missing.

Nepal halted schools for three days after heavy rains triggered floods and landslides, killing 151 people and leaving 56 missing. The floods caused significant damage and brought life to a standstill in Kathmandu.