King 'heartbroken' by floods as search for missing, including 33 from UK, continues
King Charles and Queen Camilla have expressed their condolences following devastating flash floods in Nepal that have left at least 359 people dead and over 1,300 missing. The UK government has pledged £5 million in aid as search and rescue operations continue for the many missing individuals, including 33 UK residents.
Why it matters
The disaster highlights the severe impact of climate-related events on vulnerable regions and the international response required for humanitarian crises.
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, At least 33 UK resident 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 359, with more than 1,300 people missing, 644 of whom are 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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