There are fears for a popular member of Brisbane’s Nepalese community who was in a Nepalese town before it was devastated by flash flooding that has killed over 150 people.

According to the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, at least 34 Australians have been unaccounted for following a deadly flash flood across Nepal and China that killed at least 160 people, on Wednesday, August 26.

Brisbane father Narayan Panthi was about to visit Mount Kailash on a pilgrimage when floodwaters struck.

Mr Panthi was in the border town of Timure, which is located in a river valley in the Himalayas along the Bhote Koshi River, at least two hours before the floodwaters struck the town.

As of Thursday afternoon, he has yet to make contact with his family.

He shared a video to social media of the town before it was inundated by floodwaters.

His last known contact with his family was when he arrived at the Nepal-China border crossing when he advised that he had a new SIM card and he was crossing the border into China.

Mr Panthi was in the area to undertake the Mount Kailash pilgrimage, a sacred 52-kilometre trek in Tibet, revered by Hindus, Buddhists, Jains, and Bon followers.

A prominent member of the Nepalese community in Brisbane, Mr Panthi served as the secretary of the Queensland Nepalese Cultural Centre.

Premier David Crisafulli said his thoughts were with the Nepalese community abroad and in Queensland.

“The world has woken this morning to devastating images out of Nepal,” he said.

“Our thoughts are with those overseas who are affected by this treatment, as well as their families and friends of those who are still missing, including a sizable number of Australians.

“This is a rapidly unfolding situation, and we will continue to work to get any information we can about any Queenslanders affected.

“This morning, I spoke to leaders in the Nepalese community in Queensland who are feeling the grief, they’re feeling the anxiety that a tragedy like this brings.

“I want them to know how important they are.

“I’ve offered the support and assistance of the government and expressed our sorrow to a group of people who are genuinely such an important part of our community.

“We will be there for them during a very difficult time.”

Nepalese Association of Queensland president Tikaram Sarma encouraged the Nepalese community to support each other during this time.

“This is devastating for the Nepalese community, not only in Queensland, but all over the world,” he said.

“To the Nepalese community in Queensland, I just want to tell our community members to stay together and we are with them in every situation.

“If anyone is affected, please reach out to us, we’ll be there to help them.”

Queensland Nepalese Cultural Centre president Keshab Sharma said it was heartbreaking to see what had happened to his beloved homeland.

“It’s a very sad event, for everyone who has seen those images and those videos, it’s really heartbreaking,” he said.

“I don’t think anyone has experienced such an event in their life.

“It’s very sad.”

Mr Sharma asked Queenslanders to keep the Nepalese community in their thoughts at this time.

“We can’t do much because we are helpless at the moment,” he said.

“It is a difficult time for everyone.

“We can only pray.”

Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner took to Facebook to express the city’s heartbreak and support for the local Nepalese community.

“For those grieving, those facing an uncertain road ahead and those here in Brisbane anxiously waiting for news of loved ones overseas, you are in our thoughts,” Mr Schrinner wrote.

A Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade spokeswoman said the department is aware of Australians being in the impacted area.

“We extend our deepest sympathies to those affected by the significant flooding in Nepal and Tibet, China,” the DFAT spokeswoman said.

“Australians in the affected area should follow the advice of local authorities.

“We are aware of a number of Australians in the area and Australian officials are urgently working to confirm their welfare. We are liaising with local authorities as well as tour operators.

“We stand ready to provide consular assistance.”

Australians in need of emergency consular assistance should contact the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade’s 24-hour Consular Emergency Centre on 1300 555 135, or +61 2 6261 3305 (if calling from overseas).