An Australian woman missing after Nepal’s catastrophic flash floods has made contact with her family, offering the first confirmed safe return among the 39 Australians still unaccounted for in the disaster. The floods, which struck near the China-Nepal border, have left at least 469 dead and over 1,500 missing, with survivors facing grueling journeys to reach safety. Authorities and families continue to search for those still trapped, while the Nepali diaspora and international community mobilize relief efforts. The woman’s harrowing trek—including an 110-kilometer walk to Kathmandu—highlights the scale of the humanitarian crisis unfolding in the region.
Cara Severino has spoken with her parents – but still faces a trek of more than 110km to reach Kathmandu on foot‘So desperately loved’: ADF member among dozens of Australians missing in Nepal floods as families pray for safe returnHow Nepali diaspora is responding to flood disaster and how Australians can help in relief effortGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAn Australian woman has made contact with her family, more than two days after she was reported missing in flash flooding in Nepal.At least 469 people have been killed and more than 1,500 are missing after a catastrophic flash flood hit the China-Nepal border on Wednesday. Cara Severino, 25, is the first of 39 Australians reported missing in the tragedy to have been confirmed safe. Continue reading...
