New Delhi, Aug. 26 -- Nepal was hit by a severe and unprecedented flash flood on Wednesday, leading to loss of life, reports of missing persons and widespread damage to homes, roads, bridges, hydropower facilities and other infrastructure in affected areas, according to the Embassy of Nepal in India.

In a statement, the Embassy said Nepal's security agencies, disaster-management authorities, local administrations, health services and other concerned bodies have been fully mobilised to respond to the disaster.

It said search and rescue operations, evacuation efforts, emergency medical assistance and relief measures are being carried out through all available means, while authorities are closely monitoring river systems and assessing the ...