The UK has deployed a Rapid Deployment Team (RDT) to Nepal to assist British nationals and their families affected by severe flooding along the Nepal-China border. The team, arriving in Kathmandu on 29 August, will collaborate with British Embassy staff and local authorities to enhance consular support, coordinate aid, and address emergencies. This effort complements a £5 million humanitarian package announced by the Prime Minister to aid Nepal’s flood response. Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband emphasized the priority of ensuring British nationals’ safety, noting the UK’s partnership with Nepali authorities and emergency services. The RDT, composed of trained volunteers, will assist with airport operations, missing person inquiries, and liaison with local responders. Affected British nationals are urged to contact the embassy or the FCDO for support.
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