Floods in Nepal Expose Britons' Unpreparedness for Disaster Overseas The devastating flash floods that have ravaged Nepal's Rasuwa district, leaving hundreds dead or missing, including 33 Britons, raise uncomfortable questions about the UK's approach to disaster response and emergency planning.
The scale of the tragedy is staggering – nearly 470 people have lost their lives, and hundreds more remain missing.
Among those affected are several British nationals who were making pilgrimages to sacred sites or trekking through the region with tour groups.