The death toll from the Nepal-Tibet floods has jumped sharply overnight, with at least 469 people now confirmed dead.
It comes after a landslide crashed into a glacial river in the Himalayas on Wednesday, sending a wall of water and debris crashing into villages below.
More than 1,400 people remain missing across the region, including 39 Australians.
Foreign Minister Penny Wong said the Government is urgently working to confirm their welfare.
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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Australia
The Government has now confirmed 39 Australians are missing, up from the 34 first reported.
It's understood they were travelling as part of separate groups.
Wong announced a $5 million humanitarian package and the deployment of extra staff to support Australians affected by the disaster.
Response
More than 1,400 people are believed to be missing in total, including at least 700 foreigners.
Chinese state media says 555 tourists and almost 500 local residents have been evacuated from the disaster zone in Tibet.
Search and rescue teams in Nepal are continuing to work through difficult terrain, damaged infrastructure and power outages.
Authorities warn the death toll is likely to keep rising as search efforts continue.
