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Deadly Flash Floods Leave Hundreds Dead and Thousands Missing Across Nepal

Catastrophic flash floods in Nepal have killed at least 675 people and left nearly 3,000 missing, triggering extensive search-and-rescue operations across difficult terrain. Authorities have declined international assistance while warning that post-disaster recovery will require billions of dollars.

28 Aug, 16:05 — 29 Aug, 19:35
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NYTMostly Factual3h ago

Rescuers in Nepal Bore Through Mud and Tunnels to Reach 900 Missing Workers

Footage released by the Nepal Army showed teams pulling people out of the tunnels caked in mud. But each passing day dims hopes for those trapped inside.

By Anupreeta Das, Sajal Pradhan and Binod Ghimire

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bloombergHigh10h 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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wsjHigh6h ago

Rescue Efforts Continue as Thousands Remain Missing In Nepal and China - WSJ

Rescue Efforts Continue as Thousands Remain Missing In Nepal and China  WSJ

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The GuardianMostly Factual9h 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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NPRHigh8h 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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times-ukMostly Factual12h 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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cbcHigh14h 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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SCMPMostly Factual5h ago

Nepal floods: rescuers send air pipe into tunnel with trapped workers

Nepali army rescuers broke through to a hydropower tunnel on Saturday and began pumping air and sending a camera inside, raising hopes of reaching workers trapped since devastating floods struck the site three days earlier. Nepal’s government says more than 100 workers may still be alive and trapped inside tunnels at hydropower projects, with rescue efforts focused on the Trishuli 3A and 3B sites. Those trapped are among 933 hydropower workers missing since a wall of mud and debris swept down...

By Agence France-Presse

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globe-and-mailHigh6h ago

Threat of lake burst after glacial collapse near Nepal-Tibet disaster site eases

Authorities are monitoring conditions to warn rescue operations downstream if needed

By Liz Lee and Yukun Zhang

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Barron'sHigh6h ago

Nepal Warns Of Climate Threat After Deadly Floods - Barron's

Nepal Warns Of Climate Threat After Deadly Floods  Barron's

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France 24High7h ago

‘Extremely risky operations’: Rescuers work amid threat of river banks bursting

Nearly 3,000 people remained missing on Saturday, while 682 deaths had been confirmed after flash floods and landslides hit the Nepal-Tibet border. Rescue operations remain risky as a lake formed upstream by the floods threatens to burst its banks. FRANCE 24's Shahzaib Wahlah reports.

By FRANCE24

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The IndependentMostly Factual8h ago

An expert explains exactly what caused the devastating scenes in Nepal

How can a collapsing glacier generate such a powerful flood?

By Stuart Dunning

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YahooMostly Factual12h 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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Times of IndiaMostly Factual3h ago

'Shiva saved us': Son of Indian-American couple recounts moment when his mother called after surviving deadly Nepal flood

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By TOI World Desk

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hindustan-timesMostly Factual6h ago

Infosys Public Services CEO ‘unreachable’ as hundreds go missing after Nepal floods

Infosys in a statement on Friday said the chief executive officer of its subsidiary had been in Nepal at the time of the disaster and was unreachable.

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indian-expressMostly Factual9h ago

UPSC Key: Javelin ATG Missiles, Nepal Floods and Meta’s $17 bn Settlement

By Raveena Baneta

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straits-timesMostly Factual12h 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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irish-independent3h ago

Flash flood death toll rises to 675 as Nepal rejects international search and rescue offers

Government says country may need $4bn to $5bn to rebuild, nearly a tenth of its economy

By Stuti Mishra

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ndtvMostly Factual4h ago

Nepal Says Post-Flood Reconstruction May Cost 'Billions Of Dollars'

Rescue teams have retrieved 675 bodies, and more than 2,426 people are still missing in Nepal.

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rte-newsMostly Factual7h ago

Hope and horror: Families in Nepal await news of missing

More than 2,000 people remain missing after a glacial collapse high up in the Himalayas on Wednesday which unleashed a wall of water, mud and debris downstream.

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jerusalem-postMostly Factual11h 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 Factual9h 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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the-journal15h ago

The 9 at 9: Saturday

Former 2FM DJ sues RTÉ over bogus self-employment, search for survivors continues in Nepal and Iceland votes on its future with the EU.

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nz-heraldMostly Factual4h ago

Nepal flood: The tragedy that ‘nobody expected’ – Editorial

OPINION: Science has warned us of this repeatedly. We are just not listening.

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Jakarta PostMostly Factual16h ago

Number of missing in Nepal, China floods soars to nearly 3,000 - The Jakarta Post

Number of missing in Nepal, China floods soars to nearly 3,000  The Jakarta Post

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kyiv-independentMostly Factual11h ago

56 Ukrainians still missing in Nepal after massive floods

As of Aug. 29, there had been no reports of Ukrainian citizens being injured or killed, according to the ministry.

By Kateryna Hodunova

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gulf-newsMixed17h 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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taipei-timesMostly Factual5h ago

Nepal and China flood missing toll nears 3,000

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arab-newsMixed14h 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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Daily Star BDMixed7h ago

98 dead, hundreds missing as deadly flood hits Nepal-Tibet border - The Daily Star

98 dead, hundreds missing as deadly flood hits Nepal-Tibet border  The Daily Star

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tempo-englishMostly Factual8h 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-timesLow11h 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 SabahMixed12h 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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ukrinformMixed12h 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 Factual11h 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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kathmandu-postMostly Factual7h ago

Nepal flood rescuers battle treacherous terrain and shortages to find the missing - The Kathmandu Post

Nepal flood rescuers battle treacherous terrain and shortages to find the missing  The Kathmandu Post

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saudi-gazetteMixed10h 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 Factual11h 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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phnom-penh-postMixed11h 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-timesMixed13h 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-tribuneMixed14h 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-lkMixed1d 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-online11h 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

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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

Jakarta Post29 Aug, 06:20

Number of missing in Nepal, China floods soars to nearly 3,000 - The Jakarta Post

1h later
the-journal29 Aug, 07:45

The 9 at 9: Saturday

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

Daily Sabah29 Aug, 10:05

Nepal flood death toll tops 680 as rescuers search for missing

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)

hvg29 Aug, 11:09

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

kyiv-independent29 Aug, 11:17

56 Ukrainians still missing in Nepal after massive floods

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

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

china-daily29 Aug, 12:17

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

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

berlingske29 Aug, 13:07

Antal omkomne opjusteres til 675 efter naturkatastrofe i Nepal

la-vanguardia29 Aug, 13:21

Madhukar Upadhyay, hidrólogo nepalí: “Lo peor ya no está por venir, era esto”

indian-express29 Aug, 13:21

UPSC Key: Javelin ATG Missiles, Nepal Floods and Meta’s $17 bn Settlement

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

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

el-universal-english29 Aug, 13:59

Van 675 muertos por riada en Nepal; 3 mil personas están desaparecidas

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, 14:22

Photos: See the aftermath of deadly flash floods in Nepal

The Independent29 Aug, 14:33

An expert explains exactly what caused the devastating scenes in Nepal

Daily Star BD29 Aug, 14:49

98 dead, hundreds missing as deadly flood hits Nepal-Tibet border - The Daily Star

rte-news29 Aug, 14:54

Hope and horror: Families in Nepal await news of missing

faz29 Aug, 14:59

Nepal: Als er nachschaute, war die Flutwelle schon ganz nah

danas29 Aug, 15:06

„To je trenutno naš nacionalni prioritet“: Preživeli u Nepalu i Kini stižu do sigurnih područja, čekaju se vesti o oko 3.000 nestalih

balkan-web29 Aug, 15:15

Rëndohet bilanci/ Të paktën 675 viktima dhe mijëra të zhdukur nga përmbytjet në Nepal(VIDEO)

kathmandu-post29 Aug, 15:17

Nepal flood rescuers battle treacherous terrain and shortages to find the missing - The Kathmandu Post

der-spiegel29 Aug, 15:19

Nepal: Suche nach Überlebenden geht weiter, Gefahr von Seuchen steigt

France 2429 Aug, 15:22

‘Extremely risky operations’: Rescuers work amid threat of river banks bursting

Barron's29 Aug, 16:03

Nepal Warns Of Climate Threat After Deadly Floods - Barron's

lsm-lv29 Aug, 16:27

Nepālā pazudušo Latvijas valstspiederīgo pirmās pakāpes tuvinieki aicināti nodot savus DNS paraugus

globe-and-mail29 Aug, 16:32

Threat of lake burst after glacial collapse near Nepal-Tibet disaster site eases

hindustan-times29 Aug, 16:34

Infosys Public Services CEO ‘unreachable’ as hundreds go missing after Nepal floods

le-figaro29 Aug, 16:44

Inondations meurtrières au Népal : «Nous sommes parmi les principales victimes», Katmandou invoque le changement climatique pour justifier la catastrophe

wsj29 Aug, 16:44

Rescue Efforts Continue as Thousands Remain Missing In Nepal and China - WSJ

taipei-times29 Aug, 16:47

Nepal and China flood missing toll nears 3,000

CNN29 Aug, 16:52

Son of American Hiker Missing After Flood in Nepal Speaks Out - CNN

SCMP29 Aug, 17:38

Nepal floods: rescuers send air pipe into tunnel with trapped workers

irozhlas29 Aug, 17:41

‚Nejméně emisí, největší dopady.‘ Nepál viní z katastrofy oteplování, volá po globálním usilí

orf29 Aug, 17:46

Helfer aus Ausland in Katastrophengebiet

ndtv29 Aug, 17:54

Nepal Says Post-Flood Reconstruction May Cost 'Billions Of Dollars'

nz-herald29 Aug, 18:00

Nepal flood: The tragedy that ‘nobody expected’ – Editorial

1h later
Times of India29 Aug, 19:01

'Shiva saved us': Son of Indian-American couple recounts moment when his mother called after surviving deadly Nepal flood

irish-independent29 Aug, 19:03

Flash flood death toll rises to 675 as Nepal rejects international search and rescue offers

NYT29 Aug, 19:35Latest update

Rescuers in Nepal Bore Through Mud and Tunnels to Reach 900 Missing Workers