The mountainous country is experiencing more extreme weather driven by climate change, including melting glaciers that add to the frequency and severity of flooding.

Nepal has shut schools for three days after landslides and floods triggered by two days of heavy rain across the Himalayan nation killed 151 people, with 56 missing, officials said on Sunday.

Some parts of the capital reported rain of up to 322.2mm, pushing the level of its main Bagmati river up 2.2m past the danger mark. This was reportedly the highest rainfall recorded in the capital since 1970. Police officers and soldiers were assisting with rescue efforts, while heavy equipment was used to clear the landslides from the roads.