Rescue teams scoured devastated zones Thursday for more than 1,300 people missing a day after flash floods and landslides along the Nepal-Tibet border killed at least 180, sweeping away entire villages.

Across the border, Tibet reported "major casualties" with people missing in the neighbouring county of Gyirong.

Homes and roads swept away, with officials fearing 'major casualties'

Villages and roads swept away as officials warn of 'major casualties'