Two Australians are missing after landslides and flash floods struck Nepal's Sindhupalchok district, triggered by heavy monsoon rains. The district, north of Kathmandu, has been hit by multiple landslides that have swept away homes and roads, complicating rescue efforts.
Search and rescue operations
Nepalese authorities have deployed military and police teams to search for the missing Australians, alongside local villagers. The terrain remains hazardous, with further rain forecast, hampering access to affected areas.
According to officials, at least 14 people have been killed in the flooding, with many more injured or displaced. The disaster has also damaged infrastructure, including bridges and communication lines, isolating several villages.
Consular assistance
The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade confirmed it is providing consular assistance to the families of the missing Australians. The department is working with local authorities to locate them, but no further details were released.
The floods have affected thousands of people across the district, with many forced to flee their homes. The full extent of the damage is still being assessed, as rescue teams continue to reach cut-off areas.
