A huge and sudden flood entered the Bhote Koshi River from the Chinese side on Wednesday morning, causing major damage in parts of Rasuwa and prompting authorities to issue high-alert warnings downstream as far as Muglin.

A huge flash flood has swept through villages in Nepal. Police say at least eight people have been killed but there are fears the toll will rise. Follow for news updates.

Shaanxi province in northwestern China is dealing with evacuations after flooding wrecked roads, damaged bridges, and disrupted parts of the power and communications system.  The crisis comes just before another typhoon,

Asharq Al Awsat Widespread floods triggered by heavy rain from Typhoon Narra intensified on Tuesday across southern China, with homes and shops submerged and thousands of people relocated, while another storm system made its way towards Japan and Taiwan.

Tropical Storm Dolphin has dumped heavy rain in eastern China, causing flooding after making landfall as a typhoon

Tropical Storm Dolphin dumped heavy rain in eastern China on Monday, causing flooding in places after making landfall as a typhoon the day before. Authorities have warned of risks of severe flooding and landslides in some areas.