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.

Catastrophic Flood Hits Nepal, Engulfing Crowds and Causing Quake

The authorities reported hundreds of people missing and at least 160 people killed in the border region of Nepal and Tibet, where an avalanche of mud, water, ice and rocks smashed down.

By Binod Ghimire, Leo Sands and Michael Levenson

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

A visual analysis into how the Nepal flash flooding unfolded - CNN

A visual analysis into how the Nepal flash flooding unfolded  CNN

What caused the devastating Nepal floods? - The Times

What caused the devastating Nepal floods?  The Times

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

Live: At least 160 dead and 400 tourists missing in Nepal landslide

A landslide unleashed a torrent of mud and water across Nepal on Wednesday, killing at least 157 people and leaving more than 400 tourists missing near the border with China. The disaster swept away homes, roads and bridges, while officials warned the death toll could rise as rescue teams searched for survivors. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.

By FRANCE 24

‘Huge gush of mud’: Survivors tell of escape – and devastating loss – from wall of rock and water

As authorities continue the grim task of recovering and trying to identify bodies, survivors are coming to terms with the tragedy on the Himalayan border of Nepal and China.

By Liz Lee, Sahana Bajracharya, Navesh Chitrakar

American tourists among hundreds missing after deadly floods in Nepal

Nepal flood: For centuries, flood-hit corridor was key route of Himalayan trade

Long before trucks climbed Bhote Koshi valley, mule caravans carried rice and other grain from Nepal north to Gyirong, where traders exchanged them for Tibetan salt and wool. Salt, highly valued in Nepal’s middle hills, travelled farther south towards India. Newar merchant communities also settled in Tibetan trading towns. Nepalese troops later used the route during invasions of Tibet in 1788 and 1791 before Chinese and Tibetan forces counter-attacked in 1792.

By VISHANT AGARWALA

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

At least 160 killed and hundreds missing after flash floods in Nepal and China

Massive flash floods in a border area of Nepal and China on Wednesday killed at least 160 people and left hundreds of tourists, workers and others missing after sweeping through communities and bringing travel in some areas to a halt. Experts said an avalanche from a glacier was the likely cause in the warming Himalaya region. Police in Nepal reported at least 157 dead. China’s state broadcaster CCTV reported at least three dead and 265 missing in the Tibet region’s Gyirong County near the borde

By The Korea Herald

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.

34 Australians, 9 South Koreans missing following Nepal-Tibet floods

The flash floods that hit the Nepal-Tibet border on Wednesday have killed at least 160, with the death toll expected to rise.

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

Nepal floods: 17 Malaysians among hundreds still unaccounted for

HYDERABAD, Aug 27 — Seventeen Malaysians are among hundreds of foreigners missing following a devastati...

157 killed in floods in northern Nepal: police - Global Times

157 killed in floods in northern Nepal: police  Global Times

Nepal-Tibet flood death toll rises to 95, police say - The Star

Nepal-Tibet flood death toll rises to 95, police say  The Star

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

Nine South Koreans missing and 10 stranded in Nepal-Tibet floods - Nation Thailand

Nine South Koreans missing and 10 stranded in Nepal-Tibet floods  Nation Thailand

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

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

Jordan condoles Nepal over flood victims, as hundreds reported missing - Jordan Times

Jordan condoles Nepal over flood victims, as hundreds reported missing  Jordan Times

Foreign Ministry unable to contact three Belgians in Nepal - The Brussels Times

Foreign Ministry unable to contact three Belgians in Nepal  The Brussels Times

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

What we know about deadly Nepal-Tibet floods - the-star.co.ke

What we know about deadly Nepal-Tibet floods  the-star.co.ke

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.

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