William, Kate, Charles and Camilla send condolences after Nepal floods
At least 1,500 people remain missing along the Nepal-China border, including a 13-year-old girl and 14-year-old boy who are among at least 33 British nationals unaccounted for.
TL;DR
- At least 362 people have died and 1,500 are missing following flash floods in Nepal.
- The floods were caused by a glacier collapse, creating a powerful debris flow that traveled at high speeds.
- At least 33 British nationals are among the missing.
- King Charles, Queen Camilla, Prince William, and Princess Catherine have expressed their sorrow and offered support.
- The UK has pledged £5 million to aid Nepal in the disaster's aftermath.
- There is a risk of a second flood due to a newly formed landslide dam on the Tsogyal and Purupqiangzangbu Rivers.
- Nepal's disaster management authority has warned residents along the Bhotekoshi river to move to safety.