Anthony Albanese says 34 Australians among hundreds of people missing in deadly Nepal flash floods

Source: The Guardian 1 hour ago

Powerful floods in Himalayan border area sweep away houses, roads and bridges

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Dozens of Australian tourists are reportedly missing in the deadly flash floods that swept through the Nepal-Tibet border, as the Australian government says it is urgently working to confirm their welfare.

The Australian prime minister, Anthony Albanese, said on Thursday morning there were 34 Australians missing.

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Source: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/aug/27/australian-tourists-reported-missing-nepal-tibet-floods

Anthony Albanese says 34 Australians among hundreds of people missing in deadly Nepal flash floods

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