British man rescued nearly a week after deadly floods hit Nepal
International rescue efforts continue in Nepal following catastrophic floods that have killed over 1,000 people and left thousands missing. While confusion initially surrounded the status of a British national, the UK government is providing £5 million in aid to support recovery operations.
Why it matters
The disaster represents a major humanitarian crisis requiring significant international coordination and aid for the affected regions.
Image source, Reuters By Henry Moore Published 1 September 2026 One hundred and nineteen people have been rescued using air resources in Nepal following deadly floods, a spokesperson for the country's army said.
It comes nearly a week after the disaster that hit both Nepal and neighbouring Tibet, killing more than 1,000 people, with more than 3,900 still missing.
A Nepali army spokesperson earlier said a British male was among those rescued, along with 118 Nepalese people, of whom 44 were female and 74 male.
Later on Tuesday, the British man, Alastair Chambers, told the Telegraph and PA Media he was not rescued and had travelled to the region to help with aid efforts.
The BBC has contacted the UK Foreign Office for comment.
On Tuesday, Foreign Office minister Lord Wood of Anfield confirmed 36 British people remain unaccounted for - an increase from the 33 previously reported.
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