Kathmandu— Following deadly floods that impacted areas including Rasuwa and Nuwakot on Wednesday, Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong offered support to her Nepali counterpart, Shisir Khanal, during a telephone conversation Friday afternoon. The offer came as search, rescue, and relief operations continued in the affected regions, where significant loss of life and property has been reported. Australia expressed deep sorrow over the disaster and indicated readiness to provide all possible assistance needed by Nepal.

International Response

Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong conveyed her government’s condolences to Nepal following the devastating floods. She offered support during a phone call with Nepali Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal, demonstrating solidarity in the face of the disaster.

Khanal expressed gratitude for Australia's offer and highlighted the ongoing mobilization of resources by the Nepali government to conduct search, rescue, and relief efforts for affected citizens.

Extent of the Disaster

The floods caused significant loss of life and property in multiple areas of Nepal, including Rasuwa and Nuwakot. Search, rescue, and relief operations were actively underway at the time of the conversation between the two foreign ministers.

The Nepali government continues to lead search, rescue, and relief efforts with the promise of support from Australia.

(With inputs from RN)

Originally published on abcnews.com.np.