Girl, 13, among missing British citizens after flash flood in Nepal

Flash floods on the Nepal-Tibet border have left over 400 travellers unaccounted for, including at least 33 British nationals, according to Nepal’s tourism board. The disaster struck near the Bhote Koshi River on the Tibetan side, where a sudden surge of water overwhelmed the area early Wednesday morning. Rescue efforts are underway as authorities scramble to locate those missing, with concerns growing over the scale of the tragedy. The situation remains fluid as teams assess the damage and search for survivors.

More than 400 travellers are said to be missing after flood on Tibet border, including 33 BritonsFlash floods on Nepal-Tibet border – latest updatesThirty-three British citizens including a 13-year-old girl are among more than 400 travellers missing after a flash flood on the Nepal-Tibet border, according to Nepal’s tourism board.The sudden flood happened on the Tibetan side of the Bhote Koshi River at about 8.30am local time on Wednesday. The 33 UK citizens are among at least 341 foreign nationals unaccounted for. Continue reading...