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Australia extends condolences for Nepal floods
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The gist
Australia confirmed two more citizens safe in Nepal floods, reducing missing to 36.
Over 1,200 dead and 5,500 missing; Australia sends aid and rescue teams.
Background
Severe flash floods and landslides struck Nepal and Tibet on August 26, 2026, triggered by an ice-rock avalanche. The disaster has caused widespread destruction, with over 1,200 confirmed dead and more than 5,500 missing. Many foreign nationals, including Australians, were in the affected area, prompting international condolences and aid offers.
How it unfolded
- Aug 26, 2026Flash floods and landslides hit Nepal and Tibet, causing widespread destruction and loss of life.
- Aug 28, 2026Nepal's foreign ministry says it does not need foreign search-and-rescue assistance, despite offers from countries with missing nationals.
- recentlyAustralia confirms two more citizens safe, bringing missing Australians down to 36. Australian disaster response team and AFP specialists are deployed.
Who’s saying what
- Official
- Australian minister Chris Bowen calls the situation 'gut-wrenching' for families of the 36 still missing.
- Official
- Nepal's foreign ministry declines foreign rescue help, saying it does not need assistance for search-and-rescue operations.