33 Australians missing after catastrophic Nepal floods near China border

A devastating flood in Nepal's Gyirong Port area near the Chinese border has left 33 Australians unaccounted for, with rescue efforts severely hampered by destroyed infrastructure and difficult terrain.

First covered Aug 31, 2026 · 8:00 AM PT · 1 article · no longer in the live window

33 Australians missing after catastrophic Nepal floods near China border — Image via theguardian.com

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26d Guardian Environment Border area between Nepal and China where 33 Australians are missing still almost entirely cut off — Majority of missing Australians were near Gyirong Port minutes before impact. Rescuers say the area is now destroyed, covered in metres of silt and debris

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Appeared in: 2026-09-01 (#14)

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