Key Facts

• The flood came from a high Himalayan mountain and swept through Nepal’s valleys.
• At least 1,400 people were killed, according to the article.
• More than 5,000 people remain missing.
• The disaster destroyed homes, villages and bridges.
• Rescuers are searching for missing people despite risks to their own lives.
• Aid workers are helping affected families and children with refuge and support.
• The article describes the flood as the latest in a series of natural disasters to hit Nepal in recent years.