Briton rescued in Nepal nearly a week after deadly floods
More than 3,900 people remain missing after floodwaters surged across the Nepal-Tibet border last week.
A British national has been rescued in Nepal nearly a week after devastating floods struck the country, resulting in over 1,000 fatalities. On Tuesday, a Nepali army spokesperson confirmed the rescue of 118 Nepalese citizens and one British male, as relief efforts persist throughout the region. The identity of the rescued British individual remains unknown.
Among the Nepalese rescued, 44 are female and 74 are male, according to the army spokesperson. Initially, it was reported that 33 British nationals are missing due to the floods. Currently, more than 3,900 people are still unaccounted for, with over 600 of them believed to be trapped in a network of mud-filled tunnels at hydropower sites along the Trishuli River.
Nepalese Prime Minister Balendra Shah reported on Monday that 279 individuals had been rescued from these sites. The rescue operation is being led by an international team comprising Chinese and Nepalese military personnel, alongside experts from India, Korea, and Australia. This breaking news story will be updated with further details, so please refresh the page for the most comprehensive version.
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