POKHARA, Sept. 3 -- The number of people killed after being swept by a massive flood in the Bhuji River in Baglung's Dhorpatan Municipality has climbed to 12.

The flood triggered by incessant rainfall on Wednesday night swept away at least 31 houses along the river bank. At least 41 other people are still missing in the flood, according to the Baglung Police Spokesperson, Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Rajendra Regmi.

Of the 12 mortal remains recovered from the site, only one--- Keshmaya BK, 26--- has been identified so far, said DSP Regmi.

A joint rescue team of the Nepal Army and Nepal Police personnel rescued four injured and sent them to local hospitals for treatment.

Besides 31 houses, two school buildings - Saraswati Basi...