Australia raises Nepal flood aid to $8 million as 43 citizens remain missing
Australia announced $3 million in additional aid for Nepal as officials said 43 Australians remained missing after catastrophic flooding.
Foreign Minister Penny Wong announced another $3 million for Nepal, bringing Australia's flood-response package to $8 million. The new support includes emergency supplies coordinated by the Australian Defence Force and a donation to a public appeal.
Australian officials said 43 citizens remained missing, while Nepali and Chinese authorities put the confirmed death toll at least 810.