Prime Minister Andy Burnham issued a statement on 27 August 2026 in response to flooding along the Nepal-China border, following events dated 26 August 2026. He called the scenes emerging from the area devastating and said his thoughts were with all those affected, including the families and loved ones of British nationals missing in the tragedy.

The Prime Minister said the UK would do everything it could to support British nationals impacted in the region and was in touch with the relevant authorities to offer support. He urged British nationals in the area to follow guidance from local authorities and the UK's travel advice.

The statement was issued by the Prime Minister's Office at 10 Downing Street. It did not specify the number of people missing, injured or killed, nor the nationalities of those affected beyond the reference to British nationals.