Details of Czech citizens sought after floods in India

Details of eight Czech citizens believed to be caught up in floods and landslides in northern India are still being sought according to the Czech ambassador in India. The ambassador said on Thursday that at least 80 Czechs are still waiting to be evacuated from the stricken region but some groups had decided to stay on in the country to help with the recovery work. Around 170 people have been confirmed dead and 400 are missing in the wake of the flooding in northern India.