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Glacier Collapse Triggers Deadly Flash Floods in Nepal

A massive glacier collapse triggered devastating flash floods and mudslides across Nepal, killing more than 160 people and leaving hundreds missing. International rescue teams and foreign governments are now mobilizing aid and searching for survivors amid widespread destruction.

27 Aug, 06:34 — 27 Aug, 08:47
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BBCHigh1h ago

Collapsed glacier likely caused devastating Nepal-Tibet floods, scientists say

Preliminary investigations by scientists have pointed to a collapsed glacier as the cause, highlighting the issue of rapidly melting Himalayan ice.

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sydney-morning-heraldMostly Factual41m ago

Sydney families fear for loved ones after fatal flash floods in Nepal

Sydney families are fearing the worst for their loved ones unaccounted for in Nepal following the devastating flash flood.

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hindustan-timesMostly Factual1h ago

J'khand man stranded in flood-hit Nepal, family seeks Centre's help

J'khand man stranded in flood-hit Nepal, family seeks Centre's help

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Korea HeraldMostly Factual32m ago

Doosan Group to provide $5m in Nepal flood relief

Doosan Group said Thursday it would provide $5 million in emergency aid to Nepal’s Rasuwa district, where devastating flash floods struck a hydropower construction site and left six employees of its affiliate Doosan Enerbility missing. The contribution will be used to support search and rescue operations and other recovery efforts. “We hope the assistance will help enable a swift response and recovery from the large-scale disaster that occurred so suddenly,” a Doosan official said. On Wednesday,

By The Korea Herald

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yonhap-englishMostly Factual58m ago

(2nd LD) Gov't sends emergency response team to Nepal over 9 missing S. Koreans after massive floods

SEOUL, Aug. 27 (Yonhap) -- The South Korean government sent a joint emergency re...

By Oh Seok-min

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yle-newsHigh1h ago

Finnish citizen among hundreds missing in Nepal after catastrophic flash flood

The bodies of at least 165 people have been recovered so far in Nepal, with over 800 still missing.

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gulf-newsMixed52m ago

Who are the missing people in Nepal-Tibet flash floods?

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hurriyet-dailyMixed1h ago

Nepal says 517 foreigners out of contact after deadly floods

Nepal's Tourism Board said 517 foreigners remained out of contact on Aug. 27, more than 24 hours after a tsunami-like wall of water and mud swept through villages and towns along the Bhote Koshi and Trishuli rivers on the Nepal-Tibet border.

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global-timesLow1h ago

Significant barrier lake forms at Nepal rivers confluence, posing high breach risk over next 3 days: China’s water ministry - Global Times

Significant barrier lake forms at Nepal rivers confluence, posing high breach risk over next 3 days: China’s water ministry  Global Times

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punch-ngMostly Factual15m ago

Scientists link Nepal flood to glacier collapse

Scientists link the devastating Nepal flood to a glacier collapse, killing over 160 people. Climate change may increase instability in Himalayan glaciers. Read More: https://punchng.com/scientists-link-nepal-flood-to-glacier-collapse/

By Punch Newspapers

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lrt-englishMostly Factual2h ago

Lithuanian citizen possibly among missing after Nepal floods, no contact with embassy - LRT

Lithuanian citizen possibly among missing after Nepal floods, no contact with embassy  LRT

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lrt-english27 Aug, 06:34First to report

Lithuanian citizen possibly among missing after Nepal floods, no contact with embassy - LRT

naftemporiki27 Aug, 06:49

Δαλάι Λάμα για την τραγωδία σε Νεπάλ και Θιβέτ: «Προσεύχομαι για όσους έχασαν τη ζωή τους»

hurriyet-daily27 Aug, 07:35

Nepal says 517 foreigners out of contact after deadly floods

yle-news27 Aug, 07:37

Finnish citizen among hundreds missing in Nepal after catastrophic flash flood

global-times27 Aug, 07:38

Significant barrier lake forms at Nepal rivers confluence, posing high breach risk over next 3 days: China’s water ministry - Global Times

nos27 Aug, 07:39

Aantal vermisten Nepal opgelopen tot 1500, complete ravage in rampgebied

iefimerida27 Aug, 07:46

ΥΠΕΞ για Νεπάλ: «Η σκέψη μας στις οικογένειες των θυμάτων και των αγνοουμένων»

BBC27 Aug, 07:47

Collapsed glacier likely caused devastating Nepal-Tibet floods, scientists say

20-minuten27 Aug, 07:54

«Ohne den Baum wäre ich tot»: Augenzeuge überlebt desaströse Flut

hindustan-times27 Aug, 07:59

J'khand man stranded in flood-hit Nepal, family seeks Centre's help

index-hr27 Aug, 08:00

Nije bio potres: Na Himalaji se urušio golemi ledenjak i pokrenuo smrtonosni val

yonhap-english27 Aug, 08:04

(2nd LD) Gov't sends emergency response team to Nepal over 9 missing S. Koreans after massive floods

gulf-news27 Aug, 08:09

Who are the missing people in Nepal-Tibet flash floods?

malay-mail27 Aug, 08:10

Two Fire and Rescue dept officers among Malaysians uncontactable after Nepal flash floods

svenska-dagbladet27 Aug, 08:10

Glaciärkollaps tros ha utlöst enorma lervågen

morgunbladid27 Aug, 08:19

Segir 517 útlendinga ófundna eftir mannskæð flóð

sydney-morning-herald27 Aug, 08:20

Sydney families fear for loved ones after fatal flash floods in Nepal

danas27 Aug, 08:23

Bujična poplava u Nepalu: Više od 160 stradalih, spasioci tragaju za 800 nestalih

24ur27 Aug, 08:23

Beg pred smrtonosnim 20-metrskim valom: 'Odnesel je celotno območje'

aftonbladet27 Aug, 08:29

”Nästan omöjligt att överleva”

delfi-lt27 Aug, 08:29

Po pražūtingo potvynio Nepale su dviem lietuviais jau pavyko susisiekti

khaleej-times27 Aug, 08:29

'I am just praying': UAE's Nepalese expats in shock after floods wreak havoc back home

Korea Herald27 Aug, 08:29

Doosan Group to provide $5m in Nepal flood relief

punch-ng27 Aug, 08:47Latest update

Scientists link Nepal flood to glacier collapse