At least 193 people have been confirmed dead following severe flooding and landslides in Nepal, where heavy weekend rainfall was reported.

The number of people killed in Nepal by flooding and landslides triggered by heavy rainfall over the weekend reached 193 while recovery and rescue work stepped up on Monday.

Nepalese authorities said Monday that at least 193 people have been killed and more than 100 injured In Nepal after the Himalayan nation was hit by major floods and landslides at the weekend.