The recent flash floods in Nepal and surrounding border areas have left hundreds missing. The relentless torrential rains have resulted in devastating landslides, destroying essential infrastructure like roads and bridges. Authorities are investigating whether an earthquake sparked an ice-rock avalanche, leading to this catastrophic flooding. As the situation remains dire, neighboring Indian states are on high alert due to potential upstream blockages.

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Twelve British citizens appear on a provisional list of travellers Nepali authorities have been unable to contact following the flash flood and landslides that struck the border…