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Australia pledges $3.6m aid for Nepal floods as 39 citizens unaccounted for
Australia will deploy additional consular staff to Nepal and commit $3.6 million in humanitarian assistance following devastating floods along the Nepal-China border. The number of missing Australian nationals has risen to 39.
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Australia is mobilising support for communities affected by severe flooding in Nepal, with Foreign Minister Penny Wong announcing a $3.6 million aid package on Friday. The financial commitment will target relief efforts for areas impacted by the natural disaster along the Nepal-China border region.
Wong confirmed that the Australian government is also dispatching extra consular personnel to the affected area to assist with localised recovery operations and support for citizens. The deployment underscores Canberra's commitment to providing immediate assistance during the crisis.
The Australian government has expressed concern over the welfare of its nationals in the region. As of Friday, 39 Australians remained unaccounted for, prompting heightened efforts by embassy staff to locate and assist those affected by the flooding.
The aid package represents part of Australia's broader humanitarian response to the disaster, which has caused significant damage across communities in the border region. Australian officials are coordinating with Nepalese authorities to ensure assistance reaches those most in need.