Nepal searches for survivors two weeks after glacial flood kills 1410
A glacier collapsed on August 26, killing over 1410 people, with 35 Australians still missing and Nepal searching tunnels.
On August 26, a glacier collapsed on the China-Nepal border, releasing a wave of water, mud and debris. More than 1410 people have died and 5651 are missing.
Rescuers are searching hydropower tunnels at Trishuli 3A, 3B and Chilime for survivors. Nepal is asking for DNA samples from overseas families to help identify victims.
One Australian man was found alive on Wednesday. 35 Australians remain missing, most of them on the annual Kailash Mansarovar pilgrimage.
Authorities said 1367 bodies have been recovered. Three people were rescued from deep inside tunnels.
But no official survivors have been confirmed since Saturday.
Why it mattersThe disaster is still active and killing people. 35 Australians are missing and their families are waiting for news.
Australia35 Australians are among the missing after the Nepal flood; one was found alive this week, but search continues.
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