Taiwan shut schools and businesses as Typhoon Champi approached, forcing over 1,200 people to evacuate. At least one person was killed and dozens injured, with authorities warning of torrential rainfall, flooding and powerful winds as the storm moved towards China and Japan. (PICS/AFP)

A total of 36 people have been rescued so far in the Nepal Army's counteraction following the flooding along the Budhi Gandaki River basin in Gorkha District. (Pics/PTI and AFP)