Five New Zealanders missing after devastating Nepal flash floods

Thursday 27 August 2026 · 5 outlets · 5 reports · updated Fri 28 Aug, 8:27am

At least five New Zealanders are missing following catastrophic flash floods and landslides near the Nepal-China border. Among those unaccounted for are Suhasini Reddy Kandimalla and a Hamilton couple. Rescuers are searching for survivors as authorities warn of potential further flooding from a newly formed lake.

How they headlined it

12h

Thu 2:24pm6pmFri 5:51am8:27am

1. StuffThu 27 Aug, 2:24pm

   ‘It’s devastating’: Kiwi family waits for news on mum-of-two missing in Nepal flood zone (opens in new tab)

   • Kiwis among more than 1400 missing, amid the threat of new floods in devastated Nepal (opens in new tab) Fri 28 Aug, 5:51am
2. Otago Daily TimesThu 27 Aug, 3:13pm

   Nepal flood: Four of five missing Kiwis named (opens in new tab)

3. The Post via The PressThu 27 Aug, 6:00pm

   Family clings to hope missing NZ mum reached higher ground in Nepal floods (opens in new tab)

   Also on Waikato Times (opens in new tab), The Press (opens in new tab)

4. Waikato TimesFri 28 Aug, 8:27am

   Hamilton couple named as two of five missing Kiwis after Nepal flash floods (opens in new tab)