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Five Australians missing in Nepal-Tibet flood found alive
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The gist
Five Australians missing in Nepal-Tibet floods found alive. Death toll passes 1,000, 38 still missing.
Background
Last week, catastrophic flash floods hit the Nepal-Tibet border, killing at least 1,000 people and leaving nearly 4,000 missing. The floods were triggered by a glacier collapse, causing the Bhote Koshi river to overflow. Many Australians were in the region for trekking and spiritual tours, and the Australian government has been working to locate them.
How it unfolded
- Aug 26, 2026Flash floods hit the Nepal-Tibet border, causing widespread destruction and leaving many missing.
- Aug 29, 2026An Australian, Cara Severino, is safely located, reducing the number of missing Australians.
- Sep 1, 2026Five more Australians are found alive, bringing the total missing down to 38. The death toll passes 1,000.
Who’s saying what
- Official
- Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong expressed relief that another Australian was found, but said there are still 'grave concerns' for the 38 missing.
Still unverified
The exact circumstances of the five Australians' survival and their current locations have not been fully disclosed.