‘How do I not crumble?’ From Australia, Akash and his brother wait for news of their parents in Nepal
A Sydney student is struggling to maintain normalcy while his parents remain missing following a devastating glacial flood in the Nepal-Tibet border region. The disaster has swept away homes and infrastructure, leaving dozens of Australians unaccounted for.
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The story highlights the human impact of climate-related natural disasters and the ongoing search efforts for international citizens caught in regional catastrophes.
‘What if I graduate and they’re not there? Everything you do, you do to make them proud’ … Sydney student Akash Venkatraman’s parents are missing in Nepal ‘What if I graduate and they’re not there? Everything you do, you do to make them proud’ … Sydney student Akash Venkatraman’s parents are missing in Nepal Nepal-Tibet flood disaster ‘How do I not crumble?’ Loved ones of Australians missing in Nepal-Tibet floods fear others are turning away In Sydney, Akash and his younger brother are just trying to keep going while their parents remain among the more than 4,000 missing people
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Prefer the Guardian on Google Akash Venkatraman’s parents wished him a happy 22nd birthday before they left for Nepal on a spiritual pilgrimage.
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