Sydney man Nava flew to Nepal thinking his wife had been found. Crushingly, ‘the search goes on’
Sumi Adhikari was near the Gyirong border crossing between Nepal and China when catastrophic floods struck. Her family waits in hope How the deadly Nepal and Tibet flash flood unfolded – a visual guide Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Nava Pandey had hoped the search for his wife was over. Nepal’s disaster management agency had been releasing names of people it had…
Australian woman Cara Severino, who went missing after devastating floods, has been found safe in Nepal, Penny Wong's office has confirmed. The foreign minister's office stated that Severino is currently traveling to a secure location with assistance from Australia's consular officials. These officials traveled by four-wheel-drive vehicles to Kathmandu to locate Severino along a trekking route.
Foreign Minister Wong expressed her relief, saying, "This is a rare piece of positive news amid a disaster that has brought immense loss and uncertainty." She has personally spoken with Severino and her family, which she believes will bring them great comfort. Despite this welcome development, there remain significant concerns for the other Australians still unaccounted for due to the scale of the flooding and its impact.
Australian consular officials are working closely with local authorities to locate and assist those affected by the disaster, ensuring they receive the necessary help and support.
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