Australian authorities say 41 citizens remain unaccounted for in Nepal's deadly floods, with four rapid response teams due to arrive in Kathmandu as the search effort expands.
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Key facts
- The number of Australians reported missing in Nepal's floods rose to 41 on Saturday morning.
- Three additional Australians were confirmed missing overnight, up from 38 on Friday evening.
- One previously unaccounted-for woman made contact with her family.
- Four rapid response teams are set to arrive in Kathmandu.
- Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is deploying more personnel to assist.
The number of Australians reported missing in Nepal’s catastrophic flooding disaster has risen to 41, according to the Guardian, as the Australian government moves to expand its response to the crisis.
The updated figure, reported on Saturday morning, represents an increase of three from the 38 Australians who remained unaccounted for on Friday evening. The Guardian reported that three additional Australians were confirmed missing overnight.
Amid the rising toll of unaccounted-for citizens, there was one piece of positive news. The Guardian reported that a woman who had been listed as missing made contact with her family yesterday, prompting relief among her relatives.
In response to the deepening disaster, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is deploying additional personnel. Four rapid response teams are set to arrive in the Nepalese capital, Kathmandu, according to the Guardian.
The developments underline the scale of the flooding in Nepal and the challenge facing Australian authorities as they work to locate citizens caught up in the disaster.
Why it matters
With dozens of Australians still unaccounted for, the deployment of rapid response teams signals the seriousness of the situation and the government's effort to support affected families. The rising figure highlights the human cost of extreme flooding events and the difficulties of tracing people during large-scale natural disasters.
Frequently asked questions
How many Australians are missing in Nepal's floods?
According to the Guardian, 41 Australians were reported missing as of Saturday morning, up from 38 on Friday evening.
What is the Australian government doing in response?
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is deploying more personnel, with four rapid response teams set to arrive in Kathmandu.
Has anyone previously listed as missing been found?
Yes. The Guardian reported that one woman who had been unaccounted for made contact with her family, prompting celebration among her relatives.
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