Australia dispatches aid to Nepal as 39 citizens missing - Reuters

Australia dispatches aid to Nepal as 39 citizens missing  Reuters

Blocked roads and devastation as BBC drives to site of Nepal floods

South Asia correspondent Azadeh Moshiri reports as she travels from Kathmandu to Trishuli, passing ambulances and hearses on the way.

Xi Orders Glacier Survey as Rescue Faces ‘Extreme Difficulties’

Chinese President Xi Jinping said rescue operations faced “extreme difficulties” after a deadly mudslide struck the Himalayas near the border with Nepal, and ordered faster surveys of glaciers and glacial lakes across the Tibetan Plateau.

By Bloomberg News

Nepal and Tibet floods leave residents stunned and fearing second deadly wave

As international aid begins to arrive, Chinese authorities have warned of a high risk of a breach in a dammed lake formed by a mudslide, which could trigger a second flood in the coming days.

‘We praise God’: Australian woman feared missing in Nepal flooding makes contact with family

Cara Severino calls parents – but still faces trek of more than 110km to reach Kathmandu on foot An Australian woman has made contact with her family, more than two days after she was reported missing in flash flooding in Nepal. At least 469 people have been killed and more than 1,500 are missing after a catastrophic flash flood hit the China-Nepal border on Wednesday. Cara Severino, 25, is the first of 39 Australians who had been reported missing in the tragedy to have been confirmed safe. ...

By Nino Bucci

A melting glacier contributed to the deadly Nepal floods. We can expect more like this

As the climate continues to warm, scientists warn that the frequency of disasters like the floods in Nepal will increase.

By Ava Berger

Nepal and China halt rescue efforts as border barrier lake overflows

The death toll from the disaster that struck on Wednesday has already surpassed 470.

A New York teenager and mother are among 90 Americans missing in Nepal as families desperately search for answers - CNN

A New York teenager and mother are among 90 Americans missing in Nepal as families desperately search for answers  CNN

Death toll rises in Nepal-China border disaster as lake poses new flood threat

Rescuers worked through mud and debris Friday in areas devastated by a catastrophic flash flood along the Himalayan border between Nepal and China, continuing the search for hundreds of people still missing as the death toll rose and authorities warned that a newly formed, overflowing lake could trigger further flooding.

Could the China-Nepal disaster spur a safety rethink for a flagship rail project?

This week’s devastating floods on the China-Nepal border could be a catalyst for joint early-warning systems, particularly in relation to a proposed rail link between the countries. Rescuers were still struggling on Thursday to reach Gyirong Port in the Tibet autonomous region where a mudslide struck a day earlier, following flash floods from Nepal. The port is the region’s main foreign trade gateway, which handles a third of China’s trade with its neighbour. Gyirong is also one end of a...

By Xinlu Liang

Fears of second catastrophe in Nepal and Tibet as lake formed by flood overflows

Wednesday’s disaster killed almost 500 people and left some 1,000 missing

By James Griffiths

Nepal-China flood rescue on hold as lake breaks banks

The death toll from the Himalayan flash floods has climbed to 469, with more than 1,000 still missing. Meanwhile, authorities warn an overflowing lake formed by debris could trigger a second wave of flooding.

Nepal flash floods: 'Very challenging' for survivors who have lost their homes and their families

Alison Sargent is pleased to welcome Sunita Sharma, Head of Programs of Karuna-Shechen. While Nepal has considerable experience responding to natural disasters, the scale of the present devastation exposes a deeper challenge: Placing greater emphasis on preparedness. The immediate priorities are clear: finding those still missing and providing survivors with drinking water, food, shelter, clothing and medicine. But recovery cannot end there. Ultimately, they will need to rebuild confidence an...

By FRANCE24

Missing Australian hiker makes contact after Nepal floods

An Australian woman feared missing in the Nepal flood disaster has reached out to her parents to confirm she is safe.

Nepal flood catastrophe hints at Himalayas' warmer future

Nepal floods: How recent reports warned of this disaster months ago

Recent floods in Nepal and Tibet followed ICIMOD's warnings about melting glaciers. These reports highlighted doubled ice loss rates and increased flood risks across the region. A catastrophic flash flood triggered by a glacier collapse killed hundreds and left many missing. Smaller glaciers are shrinking faster, intensifying hazards like glacial lake outburst floods. Regional cooperation is vital for understanding and preparing for these cross-border mountain disasters.

By YASHASVI VASISTHA

Nepal finds ways out as morgues overflow after flood devastation: Dry ice, abandoned buildings, QR codes

With morgues running out of capacity, authorities have transferred bodies to neighbouring districts.

China halts rescues as glacier-dammed lake starts to overflow - The Straits Times

China halts rescues as glacier-dammed lake starts to overflow  The Straits Times

'Saw Lord Shiva's Face When Water Came Hurtling Down': Kailash Pilgrims To NDTV

A group of women from Tamil Nadu were among hundreds of people who were on a pilgrimage to Mount Kailash, a Himalayan peak in Tibet that is considered the home of Lord Shiva.

S. Korean rescue teams struggling to reach Nepal flood site as 9 remain missing

South Korean government and corporate response teams are struggling to reach a hydropower plant construction site in Nepal where nine South Koreans remain unaccounted for amid concerns over further flooding, officials said Friday. The government's joint rapid response team arrived in Kathmandu late Thursday, while corporate response teams from Doosan Enerbility Co. and Korea South-East Power Co. arrived early Friday. The government and the companies have secured a total of six helicopters for se

By The Korea Herald

Why Nepal said no to India, China and others despite a massive flood toll: 2015 lesson behind the decision - Moneycontrol.com

Why Nepal said no to India, China and others despite a massive flood toll: 2015 lesson behind the decision  Moneycontrol.com

S. Korean rescue teams struggling to reach Nepal flood site as 9 remain missing

SEOUL, Aug. 28 (Yonhap) -- South Korean government and corporate response teams ...

By Oh Seok-min

Lake overflows on Nepal-China border, sparking panic and halting rescue

At least 489 people in Nepal and five in China's Tibet were killed in catastrophic floods triggered by a glacier collapse, while nearly 1,000 others remain missing.

Nepal flash flood highlights Kailash Mansarovar pilgrimage danger

Explainer: Many of the victims killed by the flash flood near the Nepal-China border were undertaking the sacred pilgrimage around Mount Kailash.

Australia dispatches aid to Nepal as 39 citizens missing

SYDNEY, Aug 28 (Reuters) - Australia will provide $3.6 million in aid for communities hit by floods along the Nepal-China border and deploy extra consular staff to the area, Foreign Minister Penny Wong said on Friday as the number of missing Australians rose to 39.

By Reuters

What UAE-based Nepali expats are saying as floods hit their homeland

China halts rescue at Tibet disaster epicentre over flood risk

China paused a rescue operation on Friday citing the high risk of renewed flooding in Tibet, where hundreds remain missing two days after a deadly mudslide, state media said. A lake formed by immense piles of debris after a mudslide hit the China-Nepal border has begun overflowing towards the area that rescue teams were headed, […]

By AFP

Nepal orders rescuers to safety as overflow brings new flood risks - news24.com

Nepal orders rescuers to safety as overflow brings new flood risks  news24.com

Anwar: Malaysia coordinating aid to Nepal, may deploy Smart elite rescuers

BUTTERWORTH, Aug 28 — Malaysia is coordinating the delivery of aid to Nepal following the devastating floods in th...

Tragedy in Nepal: How Do Flash Floods Happen?

With little time to react when Himalayan flash floods strike, scientists are working to understand the risks and improve early warning systems.

Climate change boosted risk of devastating Nepal flash flood: experts

Climate change is leading to conditions that can destabilize high-mountain rock and ice, strengthening prospects for disasters such as this week's Himalayan flood along the border between Nepal and China's Tibet that killed 165, scientists say.

Indonesia backs China, Nepal rescue efforts after deadly floods

Indonesia fully supports rescue and post-disaster response efforts by the Chinese and Nepalese governments following ...

Opinion | Don’t let flood victims face the tragedy alone - The Kathmandu Post

Opinion | Don’t let flood victims face the tragedy alone  The Kathmandu Post

Three Belgians among 517 missing foreign tourists in deadly Nepal floods - The Brussels Times

Three Belgians among 517 missing foreign tourists in deadly Nepal floods  The Brussels Times

Death toll nears 400, rescuers search for 1,400 missing after Nepal-China floods - vietnamnews.vn

Death toll nears 400, rescuers search for 1,400 missing after Nepal-China floods  vietnamnews.vn

Before-and-after Nepal floods - Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka

Before-and-after Nepal floods  Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka

Missing in the Nepal-Tibet flash floods - Kuwait Times

Missing in the Nepal-Tibet flash floods  Kuwait Times

Fears of fresh floods in Nepal after breach reported in barrier lake in Tibet, evacuation of citizens on

Kathmandu: Even as Nepal battles the devastation wrecked by the flood there are concerns that fresh floods could be triggered after a large barrier lake...

By Times of Oman

Death toll rises to five in China’s Tibet as Nepal flooding triggers disaster

The death toll has risen to five in the Gyirong area of China’s Tibet Autonomous Region following severe flooding in neighboring Nepal.