BBC Breakfast viewers heard the heartbreaking news as the show launched on Thursday, August 2708:19, 27 Aug 2026BBC Breakfast opened with a heartbreaking update‌During Thursday’s (August 27) episode of the BBC show, Charlie Stayt and Sarah Campbell brought viewers up to speed with the most significant stories from both the UK and internationally.‌Meanwhile, weather presenter Sarah Keith-Lucas joined them in the studio to provide forecasts throughout the programme. Diving straight into the live broadcast, Charlie shared a tragic announcement about a mudslide and flash flood that struck the border region between Nepal and Tibet, leaving at least 160 people dead and hundreds more missing.‌The TV presenter revealed that rescue teams continued working through the night in a desperate search for survivors. He said: “Good Morning. Our main story today, rescue teams have been working through the night to locate survivors after a massive mudslide in the border region between Nepal and Tibet. More than 160 people killed and hundreds still missing including 33 from the UK.”The disaster struck in the Rasuwa district, north of Nepal’s capital Kathmandu, with huge amounts of mud, rock and water sweeping through the region.‌Homes, roads, bridges and other infrastructure were destroyed, while the scale of the disaster has made rescue efforts extremely difficult.At least 160 people have been killed, while hundreds remain unaccounted for. Among those missing are 33 British citizens, with concerns growing for tourists who were travelling in the region.Sarah continued with further details on the international response. She said: “A flood struck in the Rasuwa district north of Nepal’s capital Kathmandu. The United States has promised half a million dollars in aid, which will be put towards emergency shelter, water and sanitation.”‌The US has pledged a huge amount of money in emergency assistance as international efforts continue to support those affected by the disaster.Rescue teams have been working throughout the night to locate survivors and recover those who have died, with helicopters being used to reach areas that have been cut off by the flooding and destruction.‌The show then cut to a report from reporter Aruna Lyenger, who gave viewers further details of the devastation and the ongoing rescue operation.The full extent of the disaster is still becoming clear, with authorities continuing to search for hundreds of people who remain missing. Families are now anxiously waiting for news of loved ones as rescue workers battle difficult conditions in the affected region.Nepal's prime minister said "the entire nation has been left shocked and deeply distressed" and that officials would coordinate with China on the response.Article continues belowMeanwhile UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham said the British government would do "everything we can" to support British nationals in Nepal.BBC Breakfast airs everyday from 6am on BBC One and iPlayer