Floods

Figure rises to 41 on Saturday morning, with four rapid response teams to arrive in Kathmandu Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast The number of Australians who were reported missing in the catastrophic Nepal flooding disaster has risen to 41, as one family celebrates after an unaccounted-for woman made contact with them yesterday.

Some of the most dramatic footage from the deadly flash flooding is hidden from public view in China.

Exclusive videos verified by The New York Times show the clearest view yet of the avalanche in northern Nepal near Tibet that sent a wall of water and mud coursing through river valleys below.

Federation says it fears death toll of more than 540 will continue to rise as rescuers reach cut-off areas Nepal-Tibet flash flood – latest updates Visual guide: how the deadly flooding unfolded Tell us: have you been affected by the flash floods?

Desperate relatives trying to reach loved ones last seen in area where entire villages have been swept away Nepal-Tibet flash flood – latest updates Visual guide: how the deadly flooding unfolded Tell us: have you been affected by the flash floods?

The peak is revered by Hindus, Buddhists, Jains and those belonging to the pre-Buddhist Bon religion.

South Asia correspondent Azadeh Moshiri reports as she travels from Kathmandu to Trishuli, passing ambulances and hearses on the way.

Landlords are offering renters in rent-controlled apartments tens of thousands of dollars to leave their homes.

The devastating Bhotekoshi flood struck the mountainous Nepal-Tibet border region on Wednesday morning.

Family of two Sydney boys and their parents, who are among 39 Australians identified as missing after flash flooding, ‘worried, but hopeful’ The family of two Sydney boys who went missing with their parents in flash flooding in Nepal say they remain hopeful they will be found safe.