UK and other embassies urge citizens to follow local guidance

The embassies in Nepal of the UK, Australia, Finland, France, Norway, Switzerland, and the EU are encouraging their citizens in the areas affected by flooding to "follow the guidance of local authorities and official safety advisories". "We are deeply saddened by the devastating flooding in Rasuwa and Nuwakot districts and surrounding areas," they say in a joint statement. "Our thoughts are with all those affected by this disaster. We express our solidarity with the peop