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‘We praise God’: Australian Woman Feared Missing in Nepal Floods Makes Contact

From The Guardian · () English

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  • Australian Cara Severino, 25, has contacted her family after being reported missing in devastating flash floods in Nepal.
  • She is among 39 Australians initially unaccounted for following the disaster that has killed at least 469 people and left over 1,500 missing.
  • Severino still faces a challenging trek of over 110km on foot to reach Kathmandu.

Relief has washed over the family of Cara Severino, a 25-year-old Australian woman, after she made contact more than two days after being reported missing in catastrophic flash floods in Nepal. Severino's call to her parents confirmed she is safe, marking a moment of profound gratitude amidst widespread tragedy.

Severino is the first of 39 Australians who were initially feared missing following the disaster to be confirmed safe. The floods, which struck the China-Nepal border region on Wednesday, have resulted in a devastating death toll, with at least 469 people confirmed dead and over 1,500 still unaccounted for.

Despite her confirmed safety, Severino's ordeal is not yet over. She faces a daunting journey of more than 110 kilometers on foot to reach the relative safety of Kathmandu. Her situation highlights the immense challenges faced by survivors in the remote and devastated regions affected by the flooding.

We praise God

— Cara SeverinoExpressing relief after making contact with her family.
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Originally published by The Guardian 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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