Loved ones pray for miracle as flood aid trickles in

Loved ones pray for miracle as flood aid trickles in

Friends and family of Australians missing in Nepal's catastrophic flooding are hoping their loved ones are safe as the death toll nears 400.

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Friday, August 28, 2026

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The fate of dozens of Australians missing in deadly flash flooding in Nepal remains uncertain

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