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World Service,29 Aug 2026,49 mins
Renewed rainfall hampers rescue efforts in Nepal's worst-affected areas
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More than 600 killed in Nepal flood as search for survivors enters fourth day - we hear from a senior official in the the Nepali army. Also in today's programme: Heavy gunfire and explosions have been heard in the capital of Niger - we're joined by BBC's West Africa reporter; Pakistan's cricket board complains over an interview with the sons of Imran Khan; and British novelist Robert Harris tells us why his latest book focuses again on ancient Rome. Presenter Gary O'Donoghue is joined by Julie Norman, professor of politics and international relations at University College London and Christopher Sabatini, director of the Latin America programme at the Chatham House think tank. Photo: People inspect a damaged house following the flash floods and mudslide on Wednesday.29 August (Credit: Adnan Abidi/Reuters)
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