Kathmandu, Aug. 26 -- two people have been confirmed dead, and dozens remain missing after a flash flood swept through Rasuwa and neighbouring districts on Wednesday, disrupting communications and hampering rescue efforts.

According to the Nepal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA), 72 bodies had been recovered across seven districts by Wednesday evening. One body was recovered in Rasuwa, 11 in Nuwakot, 18 in Dhading, 28 in Chitwan, nine in Gorkha, four in Tanahu and one in Nawalparasi East, according to the authority.

Thirty-two security personnel from the Nepal Police and Armed Police Force are also missing in Timure, Rasuwa. Search and rescue teams have been deployed across the affected areas.

Sixty people assoc...