Australia's foreign affairs minister, Penny Wong, says 43 Australians remain missing following flooding in Nepal, with concern growing for their safety. Separately, Sydney police located the parents of a toddler found wandering a street alone at 2am.
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Key facts
- Foreign affairs minister Penny Wong says 43 Australians are still missing after flooding in Nepal.
- Wong said the government holds grave concerns for the safety of those missing.
- Wong warned concern grows 'every day, every hour' that passes.
- Sydney police located the parents of a toddler found wandering a street alone at 2am, according to the Guardian.
Australia’s foreign affairs minister, Penny Wong, says 43 Australians remain missing following flooding in Nepal, according to the Guardian’s live coverage of Australian news.
Wong said the government holds grave concerns for the safety of those who have not been found. “Every day, every hour, only increases our concern for those who have not been found and remain missing, and that is many Australians,” she said.
The minister acknowledged the distress facing relatives of those unaccounted for. “This is such a distressing time and I know this is so difficult for the family and friends of those 43 Australians,” Wong said, adding: “You can imagine how many families and friends are traumatised as a consequence.”
Separately, the Guardian reported that Sydney police located the parents of a toddler found wandering a street alone at 2am. Further details of that incident were not provided in the source.
The Guardian is continuing to follow updates on the situation in Nepal as more information becomes available.
Why it matters
The search for 43 missing Australians in Nepal underscores the human toll of the flooding, with the government's warnings highlighting the urgency facing families awaiting news of loved ones.
Frequently asked questions
How many Australians are missing after the flooding in Nepal?
According to foreign affairs minister Penny Wong, 43 Australians remain missing following the flooding in Nepal.
What happened to the toddler found in Sydney?
A toddler was found wandering a Sydney street alone at 2am, and police have since located the child's parents.
What has the government said about the missing Australians?
Penny Wong said the government holds grave concerns for their safety and that concern increases every day and every hour that passes.
Timeline
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