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Deadly Flash Floods in Nepal Kill Hundreds and Leave Thousands Missing

Devastating flash floods triggered by heavy monsoon rains have killed at least 600 people across Nepal, leaving nearly 3,000 missing as domestic and international rescue teams race to locate survivors. Authorities are coordinating complex relief operations amid ongoing weather threats and evolving policies on foreign aid.

28 Aug, 16:05 — 29 Aug, 14:22
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bloombergHigh2h ago

Nepal Rescuers Race to Find Thousands Missing

Rescue and recovery operations are continuing in Nepal after a glacial collapse triggered catastrophic flooding near the border with China, killing more than 600 people and leaving thousands missing. Bloomberg News Senior Reporter Dan Strumpf joins Christina Ruffini and Bailey Lipschultz on Bloomberg This Weekend and reports that destroyed roads and bridges are complicating efforts to reach isolated communities as Nepal seeks specialized international assistance for tunnel rescues, victim ide...

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NYTMostly Factual4h ago

Nepali City Struggles to Handle the Many Bodies on Its Riverbanks

The remains of hundreds of people have washed downstream after devastating floods.

By Binod Ghimire

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The GuardianMostly Factual1h ago

‘The world needs to pay attention’: Nepalis and Tibetans in New York respond to the Himalayan disaster

Half the world away, a Himalayan diaspora reacts in sorrow and pitches in to help victims in their home countries Geeta Tamang was getting ready for bed when her aunts shared news that upended her world. “My aunts came into my room and told me what had happened,” said Tamang, a 24-year-old computer science student at Queens College. She lives in Jackson Heights, home to one of the largest Nepali and Tibetan communities in New York City. Continue reading...

By Lok Darjee and Catherine Guerrero Knight in New York

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NPRHigh24m ago

Photos: See the aftermath of deadly flash floods in Nepal

Nepal officials say the death toll has continues to rise in Wednesday's floods that washed away communities in Nepal and Tibet, which is held by China. About 2,500 people are missing in both areas.

By NPR Staff

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CNNMostly Factual2h ago

Son of American Hiker Missing in Nepal Speaks Out About Search - CNN

Son of American Hiker Missing in Nepal Speaks Out About Search  CNN

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times-ukMostly Factual4h ago

Nepal floods latest: UK deploys crisis team as death toll passes 600 — follow live - The Times

Nepal floods latest: UK deploys crisis team as death toll passes 600 — follow live  The Times

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cbcHigh6h ago

Scientists fear Nepal's disaster is just a glimpse of the carnage climate change could cause

Some climate scientists are cautious about prematurely attributing human caused-climate change as the sole cause of the disaster that resulted in the violent flooding of Himalayan villages in Nepal this week. But other experts say it was the kind of catastrophe they’ve been warning about for years.

By Nick Logan

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globe-and-mailHigh3h ago

Survivors return to Nepal villages devastated by floods as families await news of nearly 3,000 missing

Death toll in Nepal and Tibet rose to 633 dead and as of Friday, at least 32 Canadians and permanent residents remain missing

By Victoria Milko And Shristi Kafle

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France 24High2h ago

Rescue operations ongoing as death toll continues to rise

Most arrive with nothing except the clothes they are wearing. As rescue efforts in communities buried by catastrophic flash floods along the border between Nepal and China entered their fourth day Saturday, authorities continued finding survivors and transporting them to safety. At relief centers, as some arrive, families wait anxiously for news of their loved ones as the death toll and the number of people unaccounted for continued to rise.

By FRANCE24

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YahooMostly Factual4h ago

Eagles cut tracker, latest moves as NFL trims to 53-man roster

See the Eagles' latest moves as NFL roster cuts continue ahead of Sunday's deadline.

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hindustan-timesMostly Factual1h ago

7 Odisha tourists evacuated after Nepal floods; search on for 5: Official

As the Trishuli River swelled and conditions deteriorated, Nepal police and local authorities evacuated the tourists from the temple

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indian-expressMostly Factual2h ago

‘We were terrified’: Tourists return from Nepal after Maharashtra CM’s intervention

By Ankita Kishor Deshkar

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straits-timesMostly Factual4h ago

After the flood: rescue and evacuations across the Himalayas - The Straits Times

After the flood: rescue and evacuations across the Himalayas  The Straits Times

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jerusalem-postMostly Factual3h ago

Devastating Nepal flood damage may cost up to a tenth of economy to rebuild

A glacier collapse on Wednesday unleashed a huge torrent of rock, ice, mud, and debris through Himalayan mountain river systems, killing more than 600 people in Nepal and China's Tibet.

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yonhap-englishMostly Factual1h ago

(4th LD) S. Korean response team heads to flood site in Nepal in search of 9 missing

KATHMANDU/SEOUL, Aug. 29 (Yonhap) -- South Korean rescue officials dispatched to...

By Lee Minji

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nz-heraldMostly Factual8h ago

Auckland vigil for Nepal flood victims as five New Zealanders remain missing

Politicians joined Nepali mourners to show support for flood victims and the missing

By Imogene Bedford

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gulf-newsMixed9h ago

Nepal floods: First batch of 106 stranded Maharashtra tourists reaches India; 84 more expected today

Nepal floods: First batch of 106 stranded Maharashtra tourists reaches India; 84 more expected today

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arab-newsMixed6h ago

Nepal’s flood damage may cost up to a tenth of economy to rebuild - Arab News

Nepal’s flood damage may cost up to a tenth of economy to rebuild  Arab News

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tempo-englishMostly Factual24m ago

Why Nepal Reversed Its Decision on Foreign Aid for Flood Rescues

Nepal has reversed its decision to reject foreign aid for flood rescue operations, allowing limited assistance as the death toll reaches 626.

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global-timesLow3h ago

A 30-second AI-generated video shows the formation of the mudslide that hit Gyirong Port on the China-Nepal border. - Global Times

A 30-second AI-generated video shows the formation of the mudslide that hit Gyirong Port on the China-Nepal border.  Global Times

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Daily SabahMixed4h ago

Nepal flood death toll tops 680 as rescuers search for missing

Desperate families ran their fingers down long lists of rescued people posted outside a military base Saturday, searching for names that could offer hope three days after devastati...

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Daily Star BDMixed8h ago

Nepal, China floods: Death toll rises to 633, nearly 3,000 missing - The Daily Star

Nepal, China floods: Death toll rises to 633, nearly 3,000 missing  The Daily Star

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ukrinformMixed4h ago

Number of Ukrainians missing in Nepal floods rises to 64, Foreign Ministry says

The number of Ukrainian citizens missing as a result of floods and landslides in Nepal has risen to 64. There is currently no information on whether any Ukrainian citizens are among the injured or deceased.

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dhaka-tribuneMostly Factual3h ago

Nepali families search at a Kathmandu noticeboard for news of missing loved ones - Dhaka Tribune

Nepali families search at a Kathmandu noticeboard for news of missing loved ones  Dhaka Tribune

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saudi-gazetteMixed2h ago

King Salman, Crown Prince offer condolences to Nepal over deadly floods, landslides

JEDDAH — Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman sent separate cables of condolences to Nepalese President Ram Chandra Poudel over the victims of devastating floods and landslides in northern Nepal.King Salman expressed his condolences to the Nepalese president, the families of those who died and the people of Nepal over the deaths and missing persons caused by the disaster.The King expressed hope that those still missing would return safely to their...

By Saudi Gazette

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punch-ngMostly Factual3h ago

UK deploys response team to Nepal after floods

The UK has deployed a Rapid Deployment Team to Nepal to support British nationals affected by devastating floods. Find out more about the UK Nepal floods r Read More: https://punchng.com/uk-deploys-response-team-to-nepal-after-floods/

By Punch Newspapers

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kathmandu-postMostly Factual4h ago

In a settlement destroyed by the Bhotekoshi flood, a disabled couple offer strangers the little they have - The Kathmandu Post

In a settlement destroyed by the Bhotekoshi flood, a disabled couple offer strangers the little they have  The Kathmandu Post

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phnom-penh-postMixed3h ago

Updates: Bhotekoshi flood toll reaches 626 as 2,426 remain unaccounted for

The death toll from Wednesday’s devastating Bhotekoshi flood and subsequent flooding downstream has risen to 626, with 2,426 people still unaccounted for, according to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA). The authority’s latest update, issued at 10am on Saturday, said 4,451 people had been rescued, while 101 injured people were receiving treatment [...]

By Asia News Network

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kuwait-timesMixed5h ago

Rescuers claw through mud as flood missing near 3,000 - Kuwait Times

Rescuers claw through mud as flood missing near 3,000  Kuwait Times

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qatar-tribuneMixed6h ago

Nepal and China resume flood rescue as death toll surpasses 600 - Qatar Tribune

Nepal and China resume flood rescue as death toll surpasses 600  Qatar Tribune

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daily-mirror-lkMixed22h ago

India races to Nepal’s aid after deadly floods, sends 62 tonnes of relief - Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka

India races to Nepal’s aid after deadly floods, sends 62 tonnes of relief  Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka

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gdn-online3h ago

Nepal's flood damage may cost up to a tenth of economy to rebuild - Gulf Daily News (Bahrain)

Nepal's flood damage may cost up to a tenth of economy to rebuild  Gulf Daily News (Bahrain)

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daily-mirror-lk28 Aug, 16:05First to report

India races to Nepal’s aid after deadly floods, sends 62 tonnes of relief - Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka

13h later
gulf-news29 Aug, 05:19

Nepal floods: First batch of 106 stranded Maharashtra tourists reaches India; 84 more expected today

dh-les-sports29 Aug, 05:28

Inondations au Népal et au Tibet: le bilan des crues grimpe à au moins 623 morts et près de 2500 disparus

avgi29 Aug, 05:44

633 νεκροί και χιλιάδες αγνοούμενοι - Φόβοι για νέα πλημμυρικά επεισόδια

Daily Star BD29 Aug, 06:02

Nepal, China floods: Death toll rises to 633, nearly 3,000 missing - The Daily Star

nz-herald29 Aug, 06:34

Auckland vigil for Nepal flood victims as five New Zealanders remain missing

1h later
qatar-tribune29 Aug, 07:52

Nepal and China resume flood rescue as death toll surpasses 600 - Qatar Tribune

cbc29 Aug, 08:00

Scientists fear Nepal's disaster is just a glimpse of the carnage climate change could cause

arab-news29 Aug, 08:25

Nepal’s flood damage may cost up to a tenth of economy to rebuild - Arab News

1h later
kuwait-times29 Aug, 09:43

Rescuers claw through mud as flood missing near 3,000 - Kuwait Times

ukrinform29 Aug, 09:58

Number of Ukrainians missing in Nepal floods rises to 64, Foreign Ministry says

NYT29 Aug, 10:04

Nepali City Struggles to Handle the Many Bodies on Its Riverbanks

Daily Sabah29 Aug, 10:05

Nepal flood death toll tops 680 as rescuers search for missing

kathmandu-post29 Aug, 10:07

In a settlement destroyed by the Bhotekoshi flood, a disabled couple offer strangers the little they have - The Kathmandu Post

straits-times29 Aug, 10:11

After the flood: rescue and evacuations across the Himalayas - The Straits Times

delfi-lt29 Aug, 10:13

Po potvynių Tibete – Kinijoje nerodomi vaizdai, tvyro informacijos vakuumas

times-uk29 Aug, 10:17

Nepal floods latest: UK deploys crisis team as death toll passes 600 — follow live - The Times

telex29 Aug, 10:27

A zöld ház, ami megmentett egy családot a nepáli villámár közepén

digi2429 Aug, 10:37

Bilanț tragic la granița Nepal-China: peste 600 de morți și 3.000 de dispăruți. Eforturi disperate de căutare și salvare

Yahoo29 Aug, 10:42

Eagles cut tracker, latest moves as NFL trims to 53-man roster

punch-ng29 Aug, 10:47

UK deploys response team to Nepal after floods

dhaka-tribune29 Aug, 10:48

Nepali families search at a Kathmandu noticeboard for news of missing loved ones - Dhaka Tribune

phnom-penh-post29 Aug, 10:59

Updates: Bhotekoshi flood toll reaches 626 as 2,426 remain unaccounted for

jerusalem-post29 Aug, 11:02

Devastating Nepal flood damage may cost up to a tenth of economy to rebuild

gdn-online29 Aug, 11:02

Nepal's flood damage may cost up to a tenth of economy to rebuild - Gulf Daily News (Bahrain)

irozhlas29 Aug, 11:06

Vrtulníky někde nemohou přistát, z půdy je bažina. Nepál zůstává ve vysoké pohotovosti, řekl ministr

hvg29 Aug, 11:09

Karnyújtásnyira tőlük zúdult le a nepáli árvíz, míg ők az erkélyen nézték, kész csoda, hogy életben maradtak – videó

Barron's29 Aug, 11:20

Nepal-China Floods Disaster: Latest Developments - Barron's

die-presse29 Aug, 11:31

Mangelnde Hygiene, Fäkalien, Leichenverwesung: In Nepal steigt die Sorge vor Infektionen

moneycontrol29 Aug, 11:34

Nepal floods sweep bank safe downstream, locals allegedly loot ₹58 lakh in cash - Moneycontrol.com

global-times29 Aug, 11:42

A 30-second AI-generated video shows the formation of the mudslide that hit Gyirong Port on the China-Nepal border. - Global Times

globe-and-mail29 Aug, 11:44

Survivors return to Nepal villages devastated by floods as families await news of nearly 3,000 missing

nrk29 Aug, 11:59

97-åring overlevde flommen i Nepal: Lignet en seirende kriger

n1-bih29 Aug, 12:02

Potresni prizori: Ruševine, potraga za tijelima i lične stvari koje plutaju muljem... FOTO

indian-express29 Aug, 12:12

‘We were terrified’: Tourists return from Nepal after Maharashtra CM’s intervention

china-daily29 Aug, 12:17

Chinese tunnel experts arrive in mudslide-hit Nepal - China Daily

CNN29 Aug, 12:32

Son of American Hiker Missing in Nepal Speaks Out About Search - CNN

France 2429 Aug, 12:37

Rescue operations ongoing as death toll continues to rise

danas29 Aug, 12:41

Poplave u Nepalu: Više od 600 mrtvih i hiljade nestalih

saudi-gazette29 Aug, 12:41

King Salman, Crown Prince offer condolences to Nepal over deadly floods, landslides

bloomberg29 Aug, 12:41

Nepal Rescuers Race to Find Thousands Missing

yonhap-english29 Aug, 12:55

(4th LD) S. Korean response team heads to flood site in Nepal in search of 9 missing

le-figaro29 Aug, 13:00

«Mon frère, je l’ai perdu, mais je ne peux pas le dire à mes parents» : le Népal entre deuil et espoir après les inondations meurtrières

berlingske29 Aug, 13:07

Antal omkomne opjusteres til 675 efter naturkatastrofe i Nepal

naftemporiki29 Aug, 13:35

Νεπάλ – Θιβέτ: Μακραίνει διαρκώς η λίστα των θυμάτων από τις πλημμύρες – Μάχη με τον χρόνο για τους σχεδόν 3.000 αγνοούμενους

vijesti-me29 Aug, 13:38

Poslije katastrofe u podnožju Himalaja – više od 630 mrtvih

hindustan-times29 Aug, 13:40

7 Odisha tourists evacuated after Nepal floods; search on for 5: Official

The Guardian29 Aug, 13:43

‘The world needs to pay attention’: Nepalis and Tibetans in New York respond to the Himalayan disaster

newsbeast29 Aug, 13:50

Πλημμύρα στο Νεπάλ: Στους 683 οι νεκροί, σύμφωνα με νέο προσωρινό απολογισμό – Πάνω από 2.400 οι αγνοούμενοι

n1-serbia29 Aug, 14:16

Reporterka CNN u nepalskom gradu koji je bujica uništila skoro u potpunosti: "Kiša i sezona monsuna mogu da dovedu do još većeg razaranja"

tempo-english29 Aug, 14:21

Why Nepal Reversed Its Decision on Foreign Aid for Flood Rescues

NPR29 Aug, 14:22Latest update

Photos: See the aftermath of deadly flash floods in Nepal