Flash floods have swept through northern Nepal near the Nepal-Tibet border, killing at least eight people and leaving hundreds missing, including 34 Australian tourists.
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Key facts
- At least eight people have been killed in flash floods in northern Nepal.
- Homes were washed away as floods struck the Himalayan border area.
- The Australian government says 34 Australians are among those missing.
- Houses, roads and bridges were swept away in the Nepal-Tibet border region.
Flash floods have swept through northern Nepal, killing at least eight people and washing away homes, according to Al Jazeera.
The powerful floods struck the Himalayan border area between Nepal and Tibet, sweeping away houses, roads and bridges, the Guardian reported.
Australian authorities said dozens of Australian tourists were reportedly missing in the disaster. The Australian government said it was urgently working to confirm their welfare.
The Australian prime minister, Anthony Albanese, said on Thursday morning there were 34 Australians missing, according to the Guardian.
Reports indicate hundreds of people are missing overall following the floods along the Nepal-Tibet border. The full scale of the disaster remained unclear as efforts to account for those affected continued.
Why it matters
Flash floods in Himalayan border regions can cause rapid, widespread destruction to homes and vital infrastructure, cutting off communities and endangering both residents and tourists. The reported involvement of dozens of foreign nationals, including 34 Australians, highlights the international impact of the disaster.
Frequently asked questions
How many people have died in the Nepal flash floods?
At least eight people have been killed, according to Al Jazeera, though the number of missing suggests the toll could rise.
How many Australians are missing in the floods?
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said there were 34 Australians missing, according to the Guardian.
Where did the floods occur?
The floods struck northern Nepal in the Himalayan area along the Nepal-Tibet border, sweeping away houses, roads and bridges.
Timeline
- People pulled from mud in Nepal after deadly flash floods
BBC World: At least 160 people have been killed along the Nepal-Tibet border as rescuers struggle to reach the disaster zone.
- Anthony Albanese says 34 Australians missing in deadly Nepal flash floods
The Guardian World: Powerful floods in Himalayan border area sweep away houses, roads and bridges Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Dozens of Australian tourists are reportedly missing in the deadly flash floods that s
- Anthony Albanese says 34 Australians among hundreds of people missing in deadly Nepal flash floods
The Guardian World: Powerful floods in Himalayan border area sweep away houses, roads and bridges Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Dozens of Australian tourists are reportedly missing in the deadly flash floods that s
- Deadly flash floods sweep through northern Nepal
Al Jazeera: Flash floods have swept through northern Nepal, killing at least eight people and washing away homes.