At least 16 bodies were recovered in Lumle VDC alone on Thursday morning and  28 people are said to be missing.  Many houses were either buried  or swept away by massive landslides there, according to DSP Gyan Prasad Acharyaof District Police Office.

According to locals, a water reservoir burst causing flash floods and landslides in Lumle following a downpour last night.

Security forces have been deployed to the affected areas including Lumle, Chapakot and Bhadaure for rescue operation.

A Nepal Army chopper has been used for the purpose.

Meanwhile, landslides in neighbouring Myagdi district killed at least seven people. Some people have gone missing in the affecte areas.