New Zealanders missing in Nepal floods

The story so far

Catastrophic flash floods and landslides near the Nepal-China border left at least five New Zealanders missing, including a Hamilton couple, and rescuers searched for survivors.^{27 Aug} Authorities warned of possible further flooding from a newly formed lake.^{27 Aug} An Auckland woman had not been heard from since the Wednesday of the floods.^{28 Aug}

Latest

The family of one missing woman, aged 44, has urged rescuers to keep searching for her.^{1 Sep} More than half a dozen other New Zealanders avoided the floods after their tour operator moved their border crossing a day earlier, and the floods may have been caused by a glacial collapse.^{3 Sep}

Key moments

1. 27 AugAt least five New Zealanders reported missing after flash floods near the Nepal-China border.
2. 29 AugAuckland vigil held; Minister Mark Mitchell says New Zealand is ready to help.
3. 30 AugResearchers warn Franz Josef faces similar landslide-dam flood risks.
4. 31 AugFive New Zealanders still missing; more than 750 confirmed dead.
5. 1 SepFamily of a missing New Zealander urges rescuers to keep searching.
6. 3 SepGroup of New Zealanders escaped the floods by crossing the border a day early.

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