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Rescue operations halted as lake near Nepal border starts to overflow
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Foreign Minister Penny Wong says at least 39 Australians are missing after the deluge of ice and rock destroyed parts of Nepal’s border with China.
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- Why it matters
- The halt to rescue operations directly affects the chances of finding 39 missing Australians before conditions worsen, as the overflow could block access and destroy evidence of their location.
- Most affected
- 39 missing Australians — Search and rescue efforts suspended; risk of further displacement or harm increases.
Rescue teams in the region — Operations halted; unable to continue search while overflow risk persists. - Likely next
- Whether rescue operations resume after the lake stabilises or overflows, and whether the missing Australians are located.
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