News live: dozens of Australians believed to be among hundreds of foreign tourists missing in Nepal flash floods

Powerful floods in Himalayan border area sweep away houses, roads and bridges. Follow today’s news live Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Good morning, Nick Visser here to pick up the blog. Let’s get to it. The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (Dfat) says it is aware of a “number” of Australians in the area affected by the flooding on the Nepal-Tibet border, saying officials stand ready to provide consular assistance. We extend our deepest sympathies to those…