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Aug 28, 2026 14 min

Inside the desperate response to Nepal’s devastating floods

from The Front Page Hosted by NZ Herald

Searches continue through the devastation in Nepal after a catastrophic flash flood. More than 389 people have been killed and there are reportedly 1300 people missing, including at least 700 foreigners from two dozen countries. Our officials understand at least five New Zealanders are believed to have been impacted. Rescuers are battling severe conditions as they race to find survivors. Today on The Front Page, World Vision international external engagement and strategy director Uma Mager joins us from Nepal to give an update about what it's like on the ground, and more importantly what we can all do to help. Follow The Front Page on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. You can read more about this and other stories in the New Zealand Herald, online at nzherald.co.nz, or tune in to news bulletins across the NZME network. Host: Chelsea Daniels Editor/Producer: Richard Martin Producer: Jane Yee

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