# Nepali diaspora responds to floods as Australian communities plan vigils and fundraising

https://mins.news/en/item/35200

- The Guardian, 2026-08-28 04:49 UTC
- Society
- Original: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/aug/28/how-to-help-nepal-community-flood-disaster-relief-funding-australia

> Nepali and Tibetan communities in Australia are organising vigils and fundraising after floods and landslides in Nepal killed 469 people and left more than 1,300 missing, according to police. Foreign affairs minister Penny Wong said 39 Australians were missing and announced a $5m support package. Community groups are helping families trace relatives and supporting relief efforts.

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