65 feared dead in Nepal landslide

At least 65 people are feared dead in landslide in eastern Nepal, officials say.

Lekhnath Pokhrel of the Natural Calamity Management Centre said the landslide hit Thapra village in Ramechap district early today when most of the villagers were still asleep.

"Initial reports said 40 houses were swept away and at least 65 people are reported to be missing and feared killed," Pokhrel said.

He said helicopters loaded with relief supplies and rescuers were waiting at the Kathmandu airport for the weather to clear so they could fly to the village.