Nepal-Tibet Floods: 160 Dead, Hundreds Missing Including 34 Australians and 9 South Koreans

A devastating flash flood along the Nepal-Tibet border has claimed at least 160 lives, with authorities warning that the death toll is likely to climb. The disaster has left hundreds of people missing, including a significant number of foreign nationals. Among those unaccounted for are 34 Australian citizens and nine South Korean workers employed at hydroplant projects.

South Korea's Foreign Ministry reported that an additional 10 workers were stranded in the affected area, awaiting evacuation. The ministry has been actively engaged, with Foreign Minister Cho Hyun holding emergency meetings and planning a call with his Nepalese counterpart. A team of South Korean officials is en route to Kathmandu to coordinate rescue and support efforts.

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At this point Nepal is a developing country, it doesn't have the resources that an event like that would have in Australia, so information is difficult.

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese acknowledged the severity of the situation, noting the challenges faced by Nepal, a developing country, in responding to such a large-scale disaster. "Nepal is a developing country, it doesn't have the resources that an event like that would have in Australia, so information is difficult," Albanese stated, expressing solidarity with those concerned about loved ones.

Australia's Foreign Ministry confirmed it is aware of Australians in the region and is working urgently with local authorities and tour operators to ascertain their welfare. The scale of the missing persons, both foreign and local, underscores the widespread impact of the floods and the ongoing efforts to account for everyone affected by the disaster.

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We are aware of a number of Australians in the area and Australian officials are urgently working to confirm their welfare.