When flash floods sweep through the Himalayas, there is often little time to react. Barun Lamichhane, from Aberdeen, tells BBC Scotland News his uncle, brother and cousin all died but his parents and grandmother survived. Key points and original sources are listed below.

• When flash floods sweep through the Himalayas, there is often little time to react. Scientists are working to understand the risks and improve early warning systems.S1

• Barun Lamichhane, from Aberdeen, tells BBC Scotland News his uncle, brother and cousin all died but his parents and grandmother survived.S2