Survivors fear all is lost after Nepal-Tibet floods
Some survivors say they have lost everything after the Nepal-Tibet floods that killed at least 469 people and left thousands missing.
More than 460 people have been killed and thousands remain missing after devastating floods in Nepal and Tibet. At least 39 Australians are among the hundreds of foreign nationals still unaccounted for. The Australian government has pledged $5 million in aid to assist affected communities. Rescue efforts are underway, with tens of thousands of emergency workers searching for survivors through the debris.
Foreign Minister Penny Wong expressed concern over the possibility of more Australians missing. Shova Shrestha, a 33-year-old Nepali woman, anxiously awaits news about her husband, who has been missing since the floods. The floods have impacted at least 17,000 children, with 10,000 potentially needing urgent educational support.
UNICEF warns of increased risks of disease, malnutrition, violence and exploitation for surviving children. Australia will provide $5 million in aid, allocated to Australian not-for-profits and the United Nations' World Food Programme. The Nepali government is leading the search and rescue operation, with over 30,000 security personnel involved.
China reported 558 people missing, including 260 foreigners. The Nepali army has airlifted over 100 survivors to safety. Heartbroken villagers recount the tragic loss, with one man stating that all of their people have gone.
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