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Nepal is reeling from devastating flash flooding, and Australian officials say dozens of citizens may be caught up in it. A local tourism official believes thirty-four Australians are among the hundreds of foreign nationals unaccounted for in the affected region, though Canberra hasn't confirmed a number. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says DFAT is ready to provide consular assistance and is liaising with local authorities and tour operators to check on people's welfare. Officials say the images coming out of the disaster zone are, in their words, very disturbing.

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