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Almost 40 Australians missing in Nepal's flash floods

Nearly 40 Australians have been reported missing following devastating flash floods and a landslide in Nepal, prompting Australia to dispatch humanitarian aid. The Foreign Minister, Penny Wong, confirmed the additional four missing Australians were traveling independently. Over 390 people have died, with hundreds more still unaccounted for.

The Australian government has pledged $5 million in assistance and will deploy a team of specialists to aid recovery efforts. The region's remote and challenging terrain has hampered rescue operations. The families of the missing Australians are anxiously awaiting news of their loved ones.

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