Two more Australians confirmed safe as Nepal-Tibet flood toll climbs
The number of missing Australians has fallen to 36 after two previously uncontactable citizens were found safe, while Australian response teams prepare to arrive in Kathmandu.
Two previously uncontactable Australians have been confirmed safe following the devastating floods in Nepal and Tibet, reducing the number of missing Australians to 36. The pair were located and do not require consular assistance, offering a slight reprieve to families and officials tracking the humanitarian crisis.
The update comes as the broader disaster response intensifies. Fifteen members of the Australian disaster assistance response team are expected to arrive in Kathmandu later on Friday. They will be followed on Saturday morning by seven AFP disaster victim identification specialists, who are scheduled to assist with search and recovery efforts.
The scale of the catastrophe remains significant, with more than 1,200 people confirmed dead across the region. In addition to the confirmed fatalities, more than 5,500 people are still missing, highlighting the ongoing challenges faced by local and international responders.
Australian authorities are coordinating closely with local agencies to manage the consular response. The arrival of the disaster assistance team and AFP specialists marks a critical phase in the operation, focusing on both immediate aid and the identification of victims.
While the confirmation of the two safe individuals is a positive development, the overall situation remains fluid. The death toll and missing person figures are expected to change as the disaster response continues and more information becomes available from the affected areas.
The Australian government continues to monitor the situation, with the primary focus on accounting for the remaining 36 missing citizens. The deployment of specialist teams underscores the commitment to supporting Australians in one of the region’s most severe recent natural disasters.
