Briton rescued in Nepal nearly a week after deadly floods
A British national has been rescued in Nepal following devastating floods that have killed over 1,000 people. International rescue teams continue to search for thousands still missing, including hundreds trapped in hydropower tunnels.
Why it matters
The scale of the disaster in Nepal is significant, requiring a massive international humanitarian and search-and-rescue response.
Published 1 September 2026, 17:42 BST Updated 10 minutes ago A British national has been rescued in Nepal nearly a week after deadly floods hit the country, killing more than 1,000 people.
A Nepali army spokesperson confirmed on Tuesday they had rescued 118 Nepalese people and one British male as rescue efforts continued across the region.
The British national has not yet been identified.
Among the Nepalese people rescued, 44 are female and 74 are male, the army spokesperson added.
It has been previously reported that 33 British nationals are missing in Nepal in the wake of the floods.
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