Australians endure anxious wait for news on loved ones after Nepal floods
The family of a Newcastle woman have made an impassioned plea for information and have flown to Nepal to search for her, with communication still cut off due to deadly floods.
Australians are anxiously awaiting news about their loved ones after deadly floods struck Nepal and Tibet. At least 392 people have died and 1,468 are still missing. Forty-nine Australians remain unaccounted for, according to the source. Several Australians were on pilgrimages along the Nepal-Tibet border when the floods hit, leaving families in distress.
The family of Reshma Patel, a Newcastle woman, has made a desperate plea for information after losing contact with her near the Nepal-Tibet border before the floods arrived. Chin Valsan, a family friend, urged anyone with information to contact them immediately. Reshma Patel, 46, was last seen at the border immigration building roughly ten minutes before the flood.
Similar concerns exist for Queensland woman Kanagamah Sundrasan, who was also on a pilgrimage to Mount Kailash. Her daughter expressed her worry as they have not been able to reach her since Tuesday. Search-and-rescue efforts continue, with tour group operators awaiting updates on missing tourists. The tragic event has deeply affected the Nepali diaspora in Australia, which has gathered for vigils while awaiting further news.
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