‘We just want them to return’: relatives of Australians missing in Nepal floods wait anxiously for news of loved ones
Summary
A family of four Australians, including two boys, went missing after flash floods hit a pilgrimage area in Nepal and Tibet. Nearly 40 Australians are reported missing, with hundreds dead and many still unaccounted for following the disaster.Key Facts
- Shylaja Muralitharan, her husband Chandrasekaran, and their two sons Ashwin (14) and Aarush (11) disappeared during flash floods in Nepal.
- The family was part of a group of 15 Australians trekking to Mount Kailash in Tibet.
- Nearly 400 people have died, and about 1,400 mostly tourists remain missing after the floods.
- Other Australians missing include couples and families from New South Wales, Victoria, and Queensland.
- Tour companies involved include Himalayan Glacier Adventures, Trekkers Society, and Kailash Journeys.
- Rescue efforts and information are limited, causing concern among relatives.
- The flood was caused by a sudden glacier collapse triggering a flash flood in the Rasuwa area.
- Local organizations and cricket clubs have expressed hope and support for the missing Australians.
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