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Joanna Lumley says ‘heartbreaking’ Nepal flood could have been predicted
Nepal said 1,252 people have died and about 4,200 remain missing after the flash flood, as rescue work faces new flooding fears.
- On Thursday, Dame Joanna Lumley joined around 50 members of London's Nepalese community at a candlelit vigil at Panas Gurkha Restaurant in Blackheath to honor victims of the recent flash flood.
- Following the August 26 flash flood, Nepal's Ministry of Foreign Affairs reported significant casualties, while The United States Geological Survey attributed the disaster to a 5.2 seismic event causing glacial collapse and debris flow.
- Attributing the melting Himalayan glaciers to human-driven climate change, Dame Joanna, who has strong ties to the Gurkha community, said the 'heartbreaking' disaster 'could have maybe been predicted.'
- On Tuesday, Foreign Office minister Lord Wood of Anfield informed the House of Lords that the number of British people currently unaccounted for in Nepal has risen to 36, up from 33.
- Rescue efforts remain precarious as authorities warn of potential additional flooding from a lake formed by the glacier collapse; around 4,200 people, including 590 foreign nationals from 34 countries, remain missing.
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