Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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What caused the catastrophic flash flooding in Nepal and Tibet? Experts believe the floods were likely triggered by a large chunk of ice breaking off a Himalayan glacier, sending tonnes of ice and rock tumbling into a river below.

The disaster has killed scores of villagers and tourists and as the day unfolds, the death toll will inevitably rise. At least 35 Australians are missing, and a desperate rescue operation is underway.

Sarah Ferguson speaks to the Assistant Minister for Foreign Affairs, Matt Thistlethwaite.

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