King Charles Expresses Grief Over Deadly Nepal Floods
· World · BBC News, News18
King Charles and Queen Camilla have expressed their heartbreak following devastating flash floods near the Nepal-Tibet border that have left at least 359 people dead. Among the more than 1,300 people missing are 33 UK citizens, including a 13-year-old girl and a 14-year-old boy. Prime Minister Andy Burnham announced that the UK has pledged £5 million in aid to support the Nepalese government. Officials have warned of a secondary flood risk near the Bhote Koshi river as rescue efforts continue across the region. Many families remain without power or communication, leaving them unable to locate missing relatives.
Why it matters
The disaster has triggered a major international humanitarian response, with the UK government providing financial aid to assist in search and rescue operations for the hundreds of missing individuals.
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