Kathmandu, July 8 -- A total of 18 people, including 12 Nepali and six Chinese nationals, are missing in the flood along the Nepal-China border, local officials confirmed to ANI.

The massive flood in the Lhendekhola that flows towards Nepal from Tibet along the border with Nepal on Tuesday morning has washed away bridges and vehicles. The flood has also swept out sections of the Pasang Lhamu Highway, cutting off vehicular access to Rasuwagadhi and severely disrupting connectivity in Rasuwa district.

"18 people, including 3 Police Officials, 9 public, and 6 Chinese nationals, have been confirmed missing after the flooding incident. A search and rescue operation has been initiated, but the weather has become the main problem," Druba Prasa...