Floods in the Himalayas: A Disaster of Unprecedented Scale The recent flash floods that swept through Nepal have left a trail of devastation and death.
The fact that 39 Australians are still missing among hundreds who remain unaccounted for is a sobering reminder of life's transience.
According to Foreign Minister Penny Wong, 389 people have died, with 1300 yet to be accounted for, including over 600 foreigners from 33 countries.