Families rush to Nepal seeking 33 missing British nationals after floods

Families of missing British nationals have flown to Nepal, embarking on desperate searches for their loved ones in the aftermath of devastating floods. The scale of the disaster is immense, with the death toll climbing and hundreds, including 33 Britons, still unaccounted for.

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I know that she's in Nepal for sure, so even if they find her today or tomorrow, I need to be there.

The Nepalese authorities released a list of missing tourists, confirming the identities of those who remain missing. Among them are a 13-year-old girl and a 14-year-old boy, highlighting the tragic impact on younger lives. The urgency to find survivors is compounded by warnings of further flooding in the region.

In response to the crisis, the UK has offered £5 million in aid to the Nepalese government. Prime Minister Andy Burnham described the situation as "very distressing and devastating." King Charles and Queen Camilla also conveyed their "most profound sympathy" to those affected by the floods.

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My wife's auntie and uncle, and their granddaughter and her husband are missing, and my godson as well. They're gone. The speed the water came, they couldn't be saved, they were just swept away.

Details of the missing are slowly emerging, painting a heartbreaking picture. Relatives speak of loved ones being "swept away" by the fast-moving waters, with little chance of survival. Many were on spiritual journeys or yoga retreats in remote areas when the flash floods struck, leaving families in agonizing uncertainty.

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Then there is no more news.

Several of those missing had been undertaking pilgrimages or seeking spiritual experiences in the Himalayan region. The lack of contact since the floods hit has amplified the distress for families, who are now converging on Nepal in a race against time to find answers.

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We are terribly worried. We just know where they were and that's really tough.