Photos show aftermath of flash floods in Nepal - AP News

Photos show aftermath of flash floods in Nepal  AP News

New thunderstorm warnings for parts of UK as rain set to continue

The Met Office has issued fresh thunderstorm warnings for Thursday with the potential for England and Wales to see flash flooding as the unsettled weather continues.

Over 100 Indian Pilgrims Are Among the Missing in Nepal Floods

Many of them were traveling to or from a Himalayan peak that is revered by Hindus as the spiritual home of the god Shiva.

By Mujib Mashal, Suhasini Raj and Hari Kumar

Girl, 13, among missing British citizens after flash flood in Nepal

More than 400 travellers are said to be missing after flood on Tibet border, including 33 Britons Flash floods on Nepal-Tibet border – latest updates Thirty-three British citizens including a 13-year-old girl are among more than 400 travellers missing after a flash flood on the Nepal-Tibet border, according to Nepal’s tourism board. The sudden flood happened on the Tibetan side of the Bhote Koshi River at about 8.30am local time on Wednesday. The 33 UK citizens are among at least 341 foreig...

By Caroline Davies and Nadeem Badshah

What caused the devastating Nepal floods? - The Times

What caused the devastating Nepal floods?  The Times

What we know — and don’t know — about what caused the Nepal flood wave - CNN

What we know — and don’t know — about what caused the Nepal flood wave  CNN

What caused the catastrophic flooding on the Nepal-Tibet border?

Torrential floods swallowed roads, bridges, houses, and power projects in the border areas of Nepal. Here’s a look at what caused the calamity

Flash flood in mountainous region of Rasuwa, Nepal, washes away villages and infrastructure, kills 8 - The Straits Times

Flash flood in mountainous region of Rasuwa, Nepal, washes away villages and infrastructure, kills 8  The Straits Times

Sudden flood sweeps through northern Nepal, alert issued

Sudden flood sweeps through northern Nepal, alert issued

Agonising Wait For News In Tamil Nadu As Nepal Flood Hits Pilgrim Convoy

The pilgrims were travelling in three buses towards Tibet when the region was hit by flash floods

'Enduring bonds of friendship': Nepal thanks India for aid, rescue support after devastating floods - Moneycontrol.com

'Enduring bonds of friendship': Nepal thanks India for aid, rescue support after devastating floods  Moneycontrol.com

WATCH: Border Police rescue Israeli citizen after accidental entry into Area A near Ramallah

Entry to Area A, which is under the Palestinian Authority's civil and security control, is prohibited for Israelis.

DOLLAR BOON: R10m windfall for African conservation after Australian ‘rhino rescue’ plan folds up

The Australian Rhino Project was set up at the height of the South African rhino poaching crisis 13 years ago. The aim was to move hundreds of rhinos to Australia to serve as an ‘insurance policy’ against the possible extinction of Africa’s rhino. Now it’s been called off.

By Tony Carnie

Experts downplay risk from unstable Swiss glacier

Swiss authorities have warned that part of the Weisshorn East hanging glacier above Randa, in canton Valais, could collapse in the coming days after accelerated movement and several icefalls over the weekend. Local officials and experts, however, stress that the situation is being closely monitored and poses no immediate threat to residents. The glacier, which has been under surveillance since the end of June, showed significant movement over the weekend. Large chunks of ice broke away on thr...

By SRF

Halting river dredging ill-timed as floods worsen in Pangasinan

LINGAYEN, Pangasinan – Halting all river dredging activities may be ill-timed and is one of the problems faced by the Department of Public Works and Highways, as heavily silted waterways have not been able to absorb rain dumped by habagat and typhoons, a government engineer said on Monday.  “The Department of Environment and Natural Resources

By cavendano

Expert highlights challenges facing rescue operations after mudslide hit border port in SW China's Xizang - Global Times

Expert highlights challenges facing rescue operations after mudslide hit border port in SW China's Xizang  Global Times

Nepal avalanche, flash flood kill 98, leave hundreds missing

At least 98 people were killed and hundreds of others went missing in Nepal Wednesday when an avalanche triggered massive flash floods. The prime minister's office in Nepal r...

Regime Blamed for Ignoring Flood Defenses as Ayeyarwady Disaster Deepens - The Irrawaddy

Regime Blamed for Ignoring Flood Defenses as Ayeyarwady Disaster Deepens  The Irrawaddy

TMD issues alert for heavy rain and flash flood risk in upper Thailand - Nation Thailand

TMD issues alert for heavy rain and flash flood risk in upper Thailand  Nation Thailand

Bangladesh offers assistance to Nepal over deadly floods, mudslides - Dhaka Tribune

Bangladesh offers assistance to Nepal over deadly floods, mudslides  Dhaka Tribune

Nepal flash flood kills at least 95, leaves nearly 400 missing — including foreign tourists - The Kathmandu Post

Nepal flash flood kills at least 95, leaves nearly 400 missing — including foreign tourists  The Kathmandu Post

Massive flash flood hits Nepal-China border, hundreds of tourists missing

At least 95 people have been killed, and hundreds of tourists are missing, after a massive flash flood and mudslide on the Nepal-China border, BBC reported.

Flash flood on Nepal-Tibet border kills at least 95, with hundreds of foreign tourists missing - the-star.co.ke

Flash flood on Nepal-Tibet border kills at least 95, with hundreds of foreign tourists missing  the-star.co.ke

Sri Lanka stands in full solidarity with government, people of Nepal - Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka stands in full solidarity with government, people of Nepal  Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka