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King Charles, Queen Camilla, Prince William and Catherine issue statements on devastating Nepal flooding
Labour MP discusses plan to help Nepal after devastating floods.
TL;DR
- Hundreds are feared dead and thousands remain unaccounted for following catastrophic flash flooding along the Nepal-China border.
- 33 British nationals are among the 644 tourists who remain out of contact.
- King Charles, Queen Camilla, and the Prince and Princess of Wales have issued statements expressing their heartbreak and sympathy for those affected.
- The disaster was triggered by a glacier collapse, releasing an estimated 20 million cubic meters of water and causing floodwaters to surge.
- Nepal's Prime Minister has ordered authorities to prioritize aid and infrastructure restoration.
- The UK has pledged £5 million in aid and is sending consular support staff to assist British nationals.
- There is a significant threat of a second catastrophic flood event due to a rapidly filling glacial lake and potential river blockages.
- Among the missing is a 13-year-old British girl on a pilgrimage.