Thirty-nine Australians, including an ADF member and two Sydney boys who disappeared with their parents, are among those missing after flash floods and landslides struck Nepal, with more than 1,500 people still unaccounted for and 469 confirmed dead.
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Key facts
- 39 Australians are missing after flash floods in Nepal, according to the Guardian.
- More than 1,500 people remain missing and 469 have been confirmed killed.
- The flooding tore through the Bhotekoshi and Trishuli river basins on the Nepal-Tibet border.
- Among the missing are an ADF member and two Sydney boys who disappeared with their parents.
- The husband of missing Australian woman Sumi Adhaki has flown to Nepal to search for her.
The families of an Australian Defence Force member and two Sydney boys who went missing with their parents in Nepal remain hopeful they will be found safe, according to the Guardian. The relatives are described as ‘really worried, but hopeful’ as they wait anxiously for news in the aftermath of the flash flooding disaster.
Dozens of Australians are missing after devastating flooding in Nepal. The Guardian reports that 39 Australians are among those unaccounted for following the disaster.
More than 1,500 people remain missing and 469 have been confirmed killed after massive flash floods and landslides tore through the Bhotekoshi and Trishuli river basins on the Nepal-Tibet border.
Among those missing are an ADF member and two Sydney boys who disappeared alongside their parents. Their families say their loved ones are ‘so desperately loved’ as they hold out hope for a safe return.
The husband of a missing Australian woman, Sumi Adhaki, has also flown to Nepal as he desperately searches for his wife. According to the Guardian, she was last seen at an immigration office.
As search efforts continue in the affected river basins, families of the missing Australians are awaiting further updates on the fate of their relatives.
Why it matters
The scale of the disaster, with hundreds confirmed dead and more than 1,500 people still missing, underscores the severe human toll of flash flooding in the region. For Australian families, the uncertainty highlights the difficulty of locating loved ones caught in a large-scale natural disaster abroad.
Frequently asked questions
How many Australians are missing in the Nepal floods?
According to the Guardian, 39 Australians are missing following the flash floods in Nepal.
How many people have died in the Nepal flooding?
The Guardian reports that 469 people have been confirmed killed and more than 1,500 remain missing after the flash floods and landslides.
Where did the flooding occur?
The massive flash floods and landslides tore through the Bhotekoshi and Trishuli river basins on the Nepal-Tibet border.
Timeline
- ‘So desperately loved’: ADF member among dozens of Australians missing in Nepal floods as families pray for safe return
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- ‘So desperately loved’: ADF member among 39 Australians missing in Nepal floods as families pray for safe return
The Guardian World: Relatives ‘really worried, but hopeful’ as they wait anxiously for news in the aftermath of the flash flooding disaster The families of an Australian Defence Force member and two Sydney boys who went missing with their parents in Nepal remain hopeful they will be found safe. The