Who are the Australians missing in the Nepal floods? What we know so far

There are 38 Australians among the thousands of people missing as rescue efforts continue after deadly flash floods on the Nepal-Tibet border.

Published 1 September 2026 118 words
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Who are the Australians missing in the Nepal floods? What we know so far

The number of Australians missing after bad floods in Nepal and Tibet has gone down. Now, 38 Australians are missing, not 43. Five people who were missing have contacted their families and are safe. One was found in Nepal, one in Tibet, and three were outside the flooded areas.

Many Australians were travelling to a holy place called Mount Kailash. They were with tour groups like Himalayan Glacier Adventures. Deadly floods and landslides happened on 26 August. Nearly 4,000 people are missing in Nepal and Tibet. More than 1,000 people have died.

The article lists the names of some of the Australians who are still missing. Families are very worried and hoping for good news. Many people are praying for their safe return.

Vocabulary

missing — when someone cannot be found.
floods — when a lot of water covers land that is usually dry.
rescue efforts — the work to save people who are in danger.
holy place — a special place that is important for religion.
landslides — when a large amount of rock and soil falls down the side of a mountain.

Discussion Questions

  1. How many Australians are missing after the floods?
  2. Where were most of the missing Australians travelling?
  3. What are families hoping for regarding the missing people?

Based on an article from The Guardian.

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