Families of 33 missing Britons rush to Nepal as fears grow of more floods
Summary
Flash floods in Nepal and Tibet have killed at least 538 people and left more than 1,500 missing, including many foreign tourists. Families of 33 missing British nationals are traveling to Nepal to find their loved ones amid fears of further floods caused by rising lakes formed by debris.Key Facts
- Flash floods struck Nepal and Tibet, killing at least 538 people and leaving over 1,500 missing.
- Among the missing are hundreds of foreign tourists, including 33 British citizens.
- Families of missing Britons are rushing to Nepal, especially the Rasuwa district, to search for them.
- Power and communication lines are down in the flood-hit areas, making communication difficult.
- Nepal and Chinese authorities warned of a second wave of flooding due to lakes formed by debris blocking rivers.
- Rescuers paused their searches, and residents in affected areas were told to evacuate.
- Some missing Britons were part of pilgrimage groups and trekking tours near Mount Kailash and the Nepal-Tibet border.
- Tour operators and families have reported multiple cases of missing British tourists caught in the floods.
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