The death toll from a massive earthquake that devastated parts of Nepal on Saturday has passed 1,000, according to police.

"The death toll has reached 1,170," Nepal police spokesman Kamal Singh Bam told AFP.

"Rescue efforts are underway," he added.'





PHOTOS: Nepal earthquake

READ: US sending disaster response team to Nepal: official

READ: M'sians registered with Kathmandu, New Delhi missions reported safe

READ: UTM mountaineers in Nepal safe

READ: Climbers caught in earthquake on Everest: AFP reporter