33 Britons missing in Nepal as flash flood rips through Himalayan villages near Tibet border

A flash flood swept through villages near the Tibet border in Nepal, causing widespread destruction and loss of life. The disaster, which occurred on Wednesday, has left hundreds of people missing, including tourists from various nationalities. According to the Nepal Tourism Board, 291 foreign nationals and 93 Nepalese are unaccountable.

The missing individuals include 133 Indians, 33 Britons, 17 Malaysians, four South Africans, three US citizens, one Australian, and one Dutch citizen, as reported by various sources. The flash flood, which was triggered by an ice avalanche caused by an unstable mass of rock near the Nepal-Tibet border, damaged markets, settlements, and infrastructure in the Rasuwa district.

The death toll from the disaster has been reported to be at least 72, with 90 confirmed dead, and authorities are warning of potential further flooding due to a blockage upstream on the Lhende Khola river. The search and rescue efforts are ongoing, with teams deployed by the Nepali government working to locate the affected individuals and ascertain their safety.

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