Families fly to Nepal in search for 33 missing British nationals
Among the British nationals reported missing are a 13-year-old girl and 14-year-old boy.
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Notable Quotes
"I know that she's in Nepal for sure, so even if they find her today or tomorrow, I need to be there."
— Bhupesh Bector , Other
"My wife's auntie and uncle, and their granddaughter and her husband are missing, and my godson as well."
— Rajendra Pudasaini , Other
"Then there is no more news."
— Tatajna Phillips , Other
"It's a very, very difficult time for me and for my family and my country at this moment, but obviously I have to go and see what's happening there."
— Pramod Poudel , Other
Key People
Bhupesh Bector is the husband of missing British national Leena Bector.
Leena Bector is a British national missing in Nepal after floods.
Nabhi Das is a University of Kent graduate reported missing in Nepal.
Pramod Poudel is a resident of Uckfield searching for his missing family members in Nepal.
Rajendra Pudasaini is a nurse from Essex whose relatives are missing due to the floods.
Sarada Simkhada is a senior nurse reported missing in Nepal.
Tatajna Phillips is a resident from Folkestone worried about her missing sister in Nepal.
All Coverage
Among the British nationals reported missing are a 13-year-old girl and 14-year-old boy.
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