The UK tourists named as missing after the Nepal flash floods

More than 30 British people remain missing following devastating flash floods in Nepal.

The catastrophic floods killed more than 500 people and left hundreds more missing , according to official estimates released on Friday.

The UK is deploying a rapid response team of specially trained volunteers to Nepal to help with the disaster there and has offered £5m to help the Nepalese government amid a “very distressing and devastating situation”. The team will arrive on Saturday.

Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband said that the safety and welfare of British nationals was a “top priority” as the Rapid Deployment Team would offer additional support on the ground for British nationals and their families.

"Our staff are working closely with the Nepali authorities, emergency responders and our embassy in Kathmandu to ensure those affected can access the assistance and information they need. We will continue to do everything we can to support British nationals impacted by this tragedy."

The prime minister added the government will be “providing all the support we can” to the families of missing Britons.

Sarada Simkhada, a senior nurse at Darent Valley Hospital in Dartford, was one of 33 Britons missing, a local councillor said, as rescue efforts continued after flooding in the Rasuwa district bordering China’s Tibet region.

Spandan Sahu, 18, was in Nepal with his father Santosh Sahu, 46, who is chief executive of UK pharmaceutical technology company Charac, as well as his mother Surabhi Manmath Padhy, 44, and sister Syna Kumari Sahu, 13.

Spandan had just finished his A-levels at Royal Grammar School, Guildford, and according to his LinkedIn profile, was preparing to study philosophy, politics and economics at university.

His profile said he was a senior prefect at the private school and a member of the hockey and cricket teams.

A spokesperson for the school said: “It is with great concern that we have been informed that a former student, along with members of his family, have been reported missing in Nepal.

“Whilst we are hoping for positive news, we do not have any further information at this time.

“Our thoughts, love and deepest sympathies are with all of the families and loved ones of anyone affected by this tragedy in Nepal at this incredibly difficult time.”

Fishtail Tours and Travels said Leena Bector was among 27 travellers associated with the tour group currently missing.