'Every hour matters': Aussie hope as missing toll rises

An Australian woman, Cara Severino, 26, from Sydney, has been safely located after going missing during the Nepal flooding disaster. Ms Severino made contact with her family on Saturday and was found by Australian consular officials in Nepal. She expressed gratitude for her Australian citizenship and the support she received from embassy personnel.

The disaster has left 41 Australians missing, with their families desperate for news. Nepalese authorities have confirmed that 626 bodies have been recovered, while nearly 3,000 people are still missing. Rescue efforts are ongoing, with Australian personnel expected to arrive in Kathmandu later in the day. The country may require up to $5 billion for rebuilding efforts due to the extensive damage caused by the flooding.