Two teenagers, 13 and 14, among 33 UK nationals missing
Thirty-three UK nationals are among the hundreds missing following deadly flash floods near the Nepal-Tibet border. Authorities are struggling to conduct rescue operations due to poor weather conditions, while the UK government coordinates support.
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Image source, Reuters Image caption, Mud slides following flooding buried homes and vehicles in the Nuwakot district of Nepal
Thirty-three people from the UK, including a 13-year-old girl and 14-year-old boy, are among hundreds missing following a deadly flash flood near the Nepal-Tibet border.
Nepali police said 177 bodies had now been recovered from affected areas, and that 33 people were receiving treatment.
Nepal's National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority said that 826 people are missing, with the Nepal Tourism Board saying 644 tourists are out of contact.
Prime Minister Andy Burnham said he is in touch with local authorities and "will do everything we can" to support British nationals, urging those in the region "to follow guidance from the local authorities and follow our travel advice".
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