Australia's Nepali diaspora is planning vigils and raising funds for relief after flash floods and landslides in Nepal and Tibet killed hundreds, with many still waiting for news of missing relatives and friends.
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Key facts
- Nepal police said the death toll rose to 469 on Friday.
- More than 1,300 people remain missing.
- Flash floods and landslides struck the Bhotekoshi and Trishuli river basins on Thursday.
- Australia's Nepali community plans vigils to coincide with a day of mourning.
- Nepali and Tibetan communities are working to raise funds for recovery.
Australia’s Nepali community is planning to host vigils to remember the victims of the Nepal-Tibet flood disaster, timed to coincide with a day of mourning, as the number of people killed continues to rise, according to the Guardian.
Nepal police said on Friday that the death toll had risen to 469, with more than 1,300 people still missing, after massive flash floods and landslides tore through the Bhotekoshi and Trishuli river basins on Thursday.
As the full scale of the disaster becomes clearer, members of Australia’s Nepali diaspora are desperately waiting to hear from missing relatives and friends, the Guardian reported.
Nepali and Tibetan communities are working to raise funds for recovery during what has been described as a ‘devastating’ time, with vigils planned to remember those who have died.
The response from the diaspora reflects both grief and a practical effort to support recovery, as communities abroad look for ways to help those affected on the ground.
Why it matters
Natural disasters that strike far from home leave diaspora communities anxious and eager to help, while relief efforts depend on international support. The scale of this flood disaster, with hundreds dead and more than a thousand still missing, highlights the human toll and the role overseas communities can play in recovery.
Frequently asked questions
How many people have died in the Nepal-Tibet flood disaster?
Nepal police said on Friday the death toll had risen to 469, with more than 1,300 people still missing.
Where did the flooding occur?
Massive flash floods and landslides tore through the Bhotekoshi and Trishuli river basins on Thursday.
How is Australia's Nepali community responding?
The community plans to host vigils to remember the victims, coinciding with a day of mourning, and is working with Tibetan communities to raise funds for recovery.
Timeline
- How Nepali diaspora is responding to flood disaster and how Australians can help in relief effort
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