Advice levels
What does this mean?Level 2
Exercise a high degree of caution in China overall
Level 3
Reconsider your need to travel to Gyirong County, in Tibet, China, due to the ongoing risk of severe flooding and landslides.
Level 2
Exercise a high degree of caution in Nepal overall.
Level 3
Reconsider your need to travel to areas within 50 kilometres of the Trishuli River in Rasuwa, Nuwakot, Dhading, Nawalpur and Gorkha Districts in Nepal due to the ongoing risk of severe flooding and landslides.
Current situation
Severe flooding and landslides have damaged roads, transport networks, water supplies and electricity services in affected areas. Phone and internet services may also be disrupted. Damage assessments are ongoing.
Due to significant infrastructure damage and high risk of further severe flooding and landslides:
- We now advise reconsider your need to travel to the Gyirong County, in Tibet, China.
- In Nepal, we now advise reconsider your need to travel to areas within 50 kilometres of the Trishuli River in Rasuwa, Nuwakot, Dhading, Nawalpur and Gorkha Districts.
Consular officials are working urgently with authorities, tour operators and international partners to locate and confirm the welfare of Australians who may have been in the affected area.
Australian crisis response staff have been deployed to the region. Australia is coordinating with the Government of Nepal, the United Nations, the Red Cross and other organisations on the humanitarian response.
Full advice
Australians in Nepal and Tibet, China
If you are in an affected area
If you’re in an area that has been directly affected by flooding and landslides:
- follow the advice of local authorities
- contact your family, next of kin or travel provider to let them know you’re safe
- postpone overland travel between Nepal and Tibet, China, including Mount Kailash and Lake Manasarovar circuits.
There is a high risk of further flash flooding and landslides. Stay on high ground, away from:
- riverbanks
- low-lying areas and river valleys
- areas that are showing landslide warning signs.
Roads, transport services and infrastructure in the affected area have been significantly damaged.
If you're travelling as part of a tour, contact your tour operator or travel agent for updates and support.
Read our advice on:
- staying safe when there's a natural disaster
- what to do if there's a landslide or mudslide while you're overseas
- what to do if there's a flood while you're overseas
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If you are outside of the affected areas
Reconsider travel to flood-affected areas. Roads, transport and local services may be disrupted. Additional visitors may place pressure on emergency workers and local communities.
Monitor local media. Follow the instructions of local authorities.
Transport services may be disrupted or cancelled. Check with your airline, tour operator, travel agent or other travel provider before departure to confirm schedules and travel arrangements before going to the airport or station.
Local chartered transport is being used for search and rescue efforts. Avoid trying to book chartered transport.
We will update our travel advisories for Nepal and China with destination-specific information. Subscribe to get email alerts when any advice changes.
If you’re concerned about someone in the affected areas
Reconsider travel to the affected areas to look for someone who is out of contact.
We are making every effort to find out the welfare of Australians known to be in the affected area and contact their next of kin.
Phone and internet services may still be unreliable in the affected areas.
If you’re concerned about an Australian:
- keep trying to contact them via phone, text, email and social media
- reach out to their family, friends, travelling companions or their tour company.
You can also contact the Consular Emergency Centre on:
- +61 2 6261 3305 (if you're overseas)
- 1300 555 135 (in Australia).
If you’re concerned about a local in the affected countries:
- contact the Emergency Control Centre of the Nepalese Ministry of Foreign Affairs
- contact tracing@redcross.org.au or call 1800 875 199.
Travelling to Nepal or China
If you have an existing booking
The humanitarian impact of this disaster is expected to be significant. Local infrastructure and services will be affected for some time. Be respectful of the ongoing impacts on local communities.
If you’re planning to travel to Nepal or Tibet, China, in the next week:
- contact your tour operator or travel agent to ask if your trip is affected
- consider delaying your trip or changing your plans to avoid the affected areas.
If your trip is in the coming weeks or months, wait for your travel provider to contact you before making changes.
If you're cancelling or changing your trip, contact your travel insurer to check what your policy covers. Speak with your tour operator or airline about refunds or rebooking options.
If you're considering travel to Nepal or Tibet, China
Reconsider travel to disaster-affected areas. Travelling to these areas may place further pressure on local response efforts and limited services.
Access to affected areas is limited. Reliable information may be difficult to get while damage assessments continue.
Emergency contacts
Consular assistance
24-hour Consular Emergency Centre
If you are an Australian citizen and need emergency consular assistance, contact the Consular Emergency Centre on
- +61 2 6261 3305 (if you're overseas)
- 1300 555 135 (in Australia).
Australian Embassy, Nepal
300 metres north-east of Narayan Gopal Chowk (Ring Road)
Bansbari, Kathmandu
Phone: +977 1 437 1678
Email: austembassy.kathmandu@dfat.gov.au
Website: nepal.embassy.gov.au
Facebook: Australian Embassy, Nepal
X: @AusAmbNP
Australian Embassy, Beijing
21 Dongzhimenwai Dajie
Sanlitun, Chaoyang District, Beijing 100600
Phone: (+86 10) 5140 4111
Fax: (+86 10) 5140 4292
Website: china.embassy.gov.au
Social media: WeChat, X (formerly Twitter)
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Embassies and Consulates across the region are sharing updates across their social media as they become available.
Follow the social media of your nearest Australian embassy or consulate.