Many Australians among missing in Nepal flood disaster
Thirty-four Australians are among the hundreds missing after disastrous flash flooding at the border of Nepal and China. Meanwhile, a pair of international deals are stirring up emotions in Canberra. The post Many Australians among missing in Nepal flood disaster appeared first on Crikey .
Dozens of Australians are among those missing after flash flooding hit the Nepal-China border. According to the Nepal Tourist Board, at least 403 people have been reported missing, including 341 foreign nationals.
The Australian government says it is urgently working to confirm the welfare of its citizens. Thirty-four Australians are among the missing, as reported by Crikey.
Almost 100 people have been confirmed dead after the flooding, which is suspected to have been triggered by an earthquake. The floods swept away houses, roads, and bridges in the Himalayan border area.
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