Australian family of four missing after glacier avalanche floods Nepal village
A family of four from Sydney, Sreedharan Iyer, 53, his wife Lakshmi, 49, and sons Rishab, 23, and Rudhra, 20, went missing when a massive glacier avalanche triggered waves 100 metres high that destroyed the Nepali village where they were staying.
Why it mattersA major natural disaster in a remote region has left a significant number of Australians unaccounted for, raising concerns about Australian families travelling in high-risk areas.
Australia38 Australians are among thousands missing in Nepal's glacier disaster, with a Sydney family of four among the unaccounted, affecting families across Australia waiting for news.
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