Five Australians missing since floods hit the Nepal-Tibet border have now been found safe.
A Himalayan glacier collapsed last Wednesday, triggering flash floods that have killed more than 1,000 people.
Dozens of Australians were caught up in the disaster while travelling in tour groups through the region.
At least 38 Australians are still unaccounted for.
Here’s the latest.
Background
On Wednesday morning, a landslide of ice and rock is believed to have smashed into a river high in the mountains near the Nepal-Tibet border, sending water and debris downstream.
Roads, bridges and entire villages were destroyed.
It’s the second major flood in this location in just over a year.
The flooding hit Langtang National Park, a popular spot for international hikers.
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The death toll has passed 1,000, with thousands more missing across Nepal and Tibet.
Aussies
Five Australians thought to be missing have since been found safe.
It’s understood the individuals had not made contact with their families since the floods hit.
They were located across Nepal, Tibet and also outside of the crisis zone.
One of the five, a 26-year-old trekker named Cara Severino, made contact with her family over the weekend after travelling for days by tractor through Langtang National Park.
Foreign Minister Penny Wong says the news brings relief but urged people to “remain realistic about the days ahead”.
DFAT hasn’t officially confirmed any Australian deaths in the region.
At least 38 Australians remain missing.
An Australian response team of 18 people is on the ground as search efforts continue.
