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Hundreds missing, including Australians, in deadly Himalayan flash floods
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Hundreds missing, including Australians, in deadly Himalayan flash floods

From ABC Australia · () English

Translated from English and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • Flash floods in Nepal and Tibet have resulted in at least 160 deaths, with hundreds still missing.
  • Nepali authorities report 341 foreign nationals missing, including 34 Australians, 133 Indians, 47 Americans, 33 Britons, and 24 Canadians.
  • The disaster also impacted Chinese authorities, reporting three dead and 265 missing in Gyirong County, Tibet.

Hundreds of people are feared missing after devastating flash floods surged through mountainous regions of Nepal and Tibet, claiming at least 160 lives. The disaster has struck a popular Himalayan tourist area, raising grave concerns for those unaccounted for, including numerous foreign nationals.

Nepali officials have reported that 341 foreign nationals are among the missing. A significant number of these are 34 Australians, alongside 133 Indian pilgrims, 47 Americans, 33 Britons, and 24 Canadians. Eight South Korean citizens working on a local hydropower plant are also reported missing. Nepali police confirmed that at least 28 police officials are among those unaccounted for.

On the Tibetan side of the border, Chinese state broadcaster CCTV reported three deaths and 265 missing in Gyirong County. The scale of the disaster underscores the region's vulnerability to extreme weather events. Authorities are continuing search and rescue efforts amidst challenging conditions in the mountainous terrain.

We're working to confirm the number of missing Australians.

— DFATDepartment of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) statement regarding the missing Australians.
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Originally published by ABC Australia in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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