34 Australians Missing in Nepal-Tibet Flash Floods
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese extended his deepest sympathies to those impacted by the significant flooding
TL;DR
- A flash flood at the Nepal-Tibet border on August 26th has caused at least 160 deaths.
- Thirty-four Australians are among the 403 tourists reported missing.
- Villages were buried, bridges were destroyed, and rescue efforts are hindered by thick mud and floodwater.
- Treacherous terrain and high water levels are preventing helicopters from reaching the worst-hit areas.
- Other nationalities missing include 133 Indians, 47 Americans, 33 British, 24 Canadians, and 8 South Koreans.