Missing people linked to last week’s catastrophic floods in Nepal are being accounted for as some tourists make contact with authorities, while families of locals still unaccounted for hold symbolic funerals. The Nepal Foreign Ministry says 324 foreign nationals have been rescued, and 590 others from 39 countries remain missing after the Aug. 26 floods. Nepal’s disaster management agency reports at least 1,204 deaths and more than 4,200 people missing.
Among the missing are some Australians. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says the number of Australians missing has decreased from 43 to 38 after five were confirmed safe overnight. He adds that the government is working with authorities to seek further updates. Other affected families continue holding symbolic ceremonies for loved ones they have not yet been able to confirm.
Across the reports, the core focus is the ongoing gap between confirmed rescues and remaining missing persons, alongside a parallel process of mourning. One outlet also emphasizes contact from missing tourists, while another highlights the revised Australian figures.
