Rescue Operations Begin after Nepal Landslide Sweeps Away Buses

Nepali authorities have recovered the first body from two buses that were swept away by a landslide and submerged into the Trishuli river. Improved weather conditions on Saturday allowed rescue teams to expand their search. Recent heavy monsoon rains have swollen rivers, complicating recovery efforts.

Nepali authorities have reported the recovery of the first body from two buses that were swept away by a landslide and submerged into the Trishuli river on Friday.

Improved weather conditions on Saturday enabled rescue teams to cover more ground in their search efforts.

Heavy monsoon rains in recent days have swollen the waterways to murky brown torrents, making the search for the wreckage particularly challenging.

(With inputs from agencies.)