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. The floods brought traffic and normal activity to a standstill in the Kathmandu valley,

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 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.