Kathmandu: At least 810 people have been killed and more than 3,000 remain missing following devastating floods in Nepal and China’s Tibet region, as large-scale rescue operations continue across the affected areas.
Authorities say 48 British nationals are among those reported missing across Nepal and Tibet.
Chinese authorities said 261 foreign nationals from 23 countries are missing on the Chinese side of the disaster zone, including 15 British citizens.
Nepal had earlier reported 33 British nationals missing in areas affected by the floods.
The disaster struck on Wednesday after the collapse of a large glacier in the Himalayas triggered sudden flooding across border regions of Nepal and China.
Nepalese police said at least 794 deaths have been confirmed in the country, while more than 2,742 people have been injured.
Chinese authorities have confirmed at least 16 deaths on their side of the border.
Rescue operations are facing significant challenges due to severe weather conditions and the continuing risk of landslides.
China has deployed more than 2,100 rescue personnel and is also delivering emergency supplies to affected areas by air.
Britain has announced £5 million in aid for Nepal and dispatched an emergency response team to Kathmandu.
Several other countries, including the United States and Australia, have also announced humanitarian assistance for Nepal.
The British Foreign Office said it remains in contact with relevant authorities to support British nationals affected by the floods along the Nepal-China border and their families.
