The disaster is linked to climate change, with experts noting the region's vulnerability to extreme weather. Hundreds of people are missing and at least eight have been killed after an avalanche of ice and rock triggered massive flash floods that swept through parts of Nepal. Key points and original sources are listed below.

• The disaster is linked to climate change, with experts noting the region's vulnerability to extreme weather.S1

• Hundreds of people are missing and at least eight have been killed after an avalanche of ice and rock triggered massive flash floods that swept through parts of Nepal.S2S3