King Charles 'heartbroken' by deadly Nepal flash floods
King Charles and the British Royal Family have expressed deep condolences following devastating flash floods in Nepal that have left hundreds dead and many missing. The UK government has pledged £5 million in aid to support the relief efforts as authorities continue to search for missing tourists and residents.
Why it matters
The disaster highlights the vulnerability of Himalayan regions to climate-induced glacial lake outbursts and underscores the international humanitarian response required for large-scale natural catastrophes.
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, At least 33 UK residents remain missing after deadly flash floods hit Nepal following the outburst of a glacial lake in Tibet
The King says he and Queen Camilla are "heartbroken" by the deadly flash floods near the Nepal-Tibet border, as 33 people from the UK are missing including a 13-year-old girl and 14-year-old boy.
The Prince and Princess of Wales also expressed their shock, saying they were "thinking of everyone caught up in this terrible disaster".
The death toll from the floods has risen to at least 469, with several hundred people missing, including 644 tourists, according to Nepali authorities.
Prime Minister Andy Burnham said the UK has offered £5m to help the Nepalese government following the floods, adding it was a "very distressing and devastating situation".
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