At least 1050 dead in Nepal-Tibet floods; Tasmanian Nepali community grieves

Floods on the China-Nepal border have killed at least 1050 people, with more than 4000 still missing and more than 93,000 affected. Tasmania's Nepali community is devastated.

Why it mattersThe disaster is one of the deadliest recent flooding events, affecting hundreds of thousands. It has created acute need for help across a mountainous region.

AustraliaAustralians of Nepalese descent are connecting with family loss and supporting disaster relief; the government has committed aid to Nepal's recovery.

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