Australians endure anxious wait for news on loved ones after deadly Nepal floods
Families are anxiously awaiting news of 39 Australians missing in Nepal following devastating floods and mudslides that have killed at least 392 people. A communications blackout near the Nepal-Tibet border has hindered rescue and information efforts.
Why it matters
Highlights a major humanitarian disaster and the ongoing struggle for families to locate loved ones amidst infrastructure failure.
Shylaja, Aarush, Ashwin and Chandrasekaran Muralitharan were part of a tour group that is now missing in Nepal. ( Supplied )
The family and friends of Australians missing in Nepal and Tibet following deadly floods are appealing for information amid a communications blackout in affected areas.
At least 392 people have died and 1,468 people are missing following torrential flooding, with 39 Australians still unaccounted-for.
Several Australians were on pilgrimages along the Nepal-Tibet border when floodwaters hit, with relatives holding grave concerns for their loved ones.
Link copied Share Share article A family of four from Sydney are among 15 Australians belonging to a tour group that is now missing, after devastating floods swept across the Nepal-Tibet border on Wednesday, killing at least 392 people.
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