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British-based family fears relatives ‘swept away’ as Nepalese flash floods devastate communities
WATCH: British-based father and son share heartbreaking news on Nepalese flash floods
TL;DR
- Dozens of relatives are feared missing after flash floods hit Nepal.
- The death toll from the disaster is rising, with over 1,000 people still missing in Nepal and China.
- A British-based Nepalese family shared their harrowing experience, with some relatives rescued and others confirmed lost.
- The speed of the flooding gave residents minimal time to escape, leading to widespread destruction.
- The disaster has raised concerns for tourists in the popular trekking region.
- The floods coincided with Janai Purnima, a Hindu festival, potentially compounding the tragedy.