
Nepal Accepts International Aid After Deadly Floods Leave Hundreds Dead
Severe flooding and landslides triggered by complex environmental factors have killed over 500 people and left nearly 2,500 missing across Nepal. In response to the mounting crisis, the Nepalese government has reversed its stance and accepted international rescue assistance while domestic recovery efforts continue.
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Nepal monitoring two lakes, flood risk to remain until they're fully drained, official says - Reuters
Nepal monitoring two lakes, flood risk to remain until they're fully drained, official says Reuters
Read full article →Why a newly formed lake is sparking fears of more flooding along the Nepal-China border - AP News
Why a newly formed lake is sparking fears of more flooding along the Nepal-China border AP News
Read full article →Why rescuers fear new barrier lake could cause new Nepal-Tibet flood
Laura Bicker explains how a lake which formed after the recent landslide near the Nepal-Tibet border is raising fears of a second flood.
Read full article →Mount Kailash, Sacred to 4 Faiths, Drew Pilgrims Lost in Nepal and Tibet Floods
The peak is revered by Hindus, Buddhists, Jains and those belonging to the pre-Buddhist Bon religion.
By Claire Moses
Read full article →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
Read full article →Death Toll Rises as Rescuers Search for Victims of Nepal Flood - WSJ
Death Toll Rises as Rescuers Search for Victims of Nepal Flood WSJ
Read full article →Flood risks hamper efforts to search for hundreds missing at Nepal-China border
At least 540 people have been killed and more than 1,500 are reported missing in the Himalayan region as authorities race to find survivors after devastating flash floods.
By Aoife Walsh
Read full article →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.
Read full article →Families of 33 missing Britons rush to Nepal as fears grow of more floods
Desperate relatives trying to reach loved ones last seen in area where entire villages have been swept away Nepal-Tibet flash flood – latest updates Visual guide: how the deadly flooding unfolded Tell us: have you been affected by the flash floods? Families are rushing to Nepal to search for the 33 British nationals who are still missing, as fears mount over the risk of a second wave of flooding in the region. The catastrophic flash floods that hit Nepal and Tibet on Wednesday, thundering...
By Rachel Hall
Read full article →Experts warn more flooding might hit Nepal. And, Fed chairman to give key address
As the death toll rises from flash floods that hit the Nepal-Tibet border, experts are warning more flooding could be on the way. And, Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh is expected to give a key address today.
By Brittney Melton
Read full article →Fear of second Nepal flood forces panicked flight to higher ground - The Times
Fear of second Nepal flood forces panicked flight to higher ground The Times
Read full article →Nepal-Tibet flood: Families of missing people endure agonising wait
Families are waiting for news of their loved ones as rescue teams race to reach survivors of the Nepal-Tibet flash flood
Read full article →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
Read full article →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.
Read full article →China’s radar satellites capture sharp images of glacier collapse site in Nepal
Within hours of a devastating glacier collapse on the China-Nepal border, a Beijing-based satellite company had already redirected six of its satellites to survey the disaster zone. The high-resolution radar images they captured revealed a massive collapse site near a remote mountain pass. Unlike optical sensors, radar signals can pierce through haze and cloud, mapping terrain changes with high precision even in the rugged Himalayan plateau. The swift commercial response also underscores a...
By Zhang Tong
Read full article →Nepal-Tibet flood death toll passes 500 as rescue resumes
More than a thousand people are still missing after deadly floods and landslides on the China-Nepal border. Rescue efforts were temporarily paused after an overflowing lake threatened to trigger more floods.
Read full article →Rescuers search for hundreds still missing in area of Nepal-China border disaster
Rescuers have pulled survivors caked in dark mud and helicopters lifted stranded people to safety after catastrophic floods on the Nepal-China border.
Read full article →Fears of a second flood grow in Nepal and Tibet as more than 1,500 remain missing
Rain is feeding several natural dams after the disaster, which has killed over 540 people
By Inma Bonet Bailén
Read full article →Photo gallery: Flash flooding devastates Nepal and Tibet
A selection of images from Nepal-China border area after mud and rock collapsed into a river on August 26, triggering catastrophic flooding.
Read full article →Nepal flood catastrophe hints at Himalayas' warmer future
Read full article →Red Cross Worker Details New Secondary Flood in Nepal
Read full article →Nepal finally agrees to foreign flood rescue help; India acts on its 'request'
By AASTHA JHA
Read full article →Nepal monitoring two lakes, flood risk to remain until they're fully drained, official says - The Straits Times
Nepal monitoring two lakes, flood risk to remain until they're fully drained, official says The Straits Times
Read full article →Death toll rises as rescuers search for victims of Nepal flood
More than 1,500 people are missing and at least 470 are confirmed dead following the devastating flood.
Read full article →N. Korean leader sends message of sympathy to Chinese, Nepali presidents over deadly floods
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un sent messages of sympathy to Chinese President Xi Jinping and Nepali President Ram Chandra Poudel on Friday over the devastating flooding in the Himalayan region, state media said. More than 500 people were killed and over 1,500 others remained missing in China and Nepal as of Friday after massive flooding and landslides hit the Himalayan region bordering China on Wednesday, according to foreign media reports. In his message to Xi, Kim expressed his "deepest condo
By The Korea Herald
Read full article →India Highlights Nepal's "Request" After Kathmandu Says No To "Foreign" Help
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Friday that, on Nepal's "request", India is also preparing additional humanitarian assistance, including medical support, engineering teams and equipment to help restore damaged infrastructure.
Read full article →Over 90,000 affected by Himalayan landslide, Red Cross says, as Nepal declines foreign rescue help
Notably, Nepal's foreign ministry said it does not need foreign assistance for search-and-rescue operations following the devastating flash flood that swept through several towns.
Read full article →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
Read full article →Nepal and China resume flood rescue after lake threat eases, death toll tops 500
Read full article →N. Korean leader sends message of sympathy to Chinese, Nepali presidents over deadly floods
SEOUL, Aug. 28 (Yonhap) -- North Korean leader Kim Jong-un sent messages of symp...
By Oh Seok-min
Read full article →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.
Read full article →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
Read full article →INQToday evening edition: Filipino doctor missing in Nepal floods
MANILA, Philippines – Here are the top stories for tonight’ INQToday: A Filipino doctor is among those still missing following the deadly floods and landslides along the Nepal-Tibet border, with people from more than 30 countries unaccounted for. At home, the Philippine peso weakened further on Friday, falling to the P62-per-dollar level as market concerns
By jcristobal
Read full article →What UAE-based Nepali expats are saying as floods hit their homeland
Read full article →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
Read full article →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
Read full article →Families search for survivors after catastrophic flood in Nepal - Arab News
Families search for survivors after catastrophic flood in Nepal Arab News
Read full article →Wisma Putra: Two Malaysians found safe after Nepal floods, 55 remain unreachable
PUTRAJAYA, Aug 28 — Two of the 57 Malaysians previously reported as untraceable following flash floods and landsli...
Read full article →Nepal-Tibet Flood Death Toll Passes 500 as Rescue Resumes
The Red Cross says more than 93,000 people are affected by the deadly floods and landslides on the China-Nepal border.
Read full article →Death toll rises in Nepal-China border disaster as lake poses new flood threat - International - World - Ahram Online
Death toll rises in Nepal-China border disaster as lake poses new flood threat - International - World Ahram Online
Read full article →Over 90,000 affected by Himalayan landslide, Red Cross says - The Star
Over 90,000 affected by Himalayan landslide, Red Cross says The Star
Read full article →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.
Read full article →Taiwan search-and-rescue teams ready to aid Nepal after deadly floods - Taiwan News
Taiwan search-and-rescue teams ready to aid Nepal after deadly floods Taiwan News
Read full article →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 ...
Read full article →What triggered the Rasuwa flood? Scientists piece together a complex chain of events - The Kathmandu Post
What triggered the Rasuwa flood? Scientists piece together a complex chain of events The Kathmandu Post
Read full article →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
Read full article →'Please help us find her': Families fly to Nepal in search for 33 missing British nationals - the-star.co.ke
'Please help us find her': Families fly to Nepal in search for 33 missing British nationals the-star.co.ke
Read full article →Three Dutch missing due to floods in Nepal; Red Cross concerned for possible second wave
At least three Dutch nationals are missing due to floods in Nepal, Foreign Affairs Minister Tom Berendsen has said.
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Read full article →Nepal and China resume flood rescue after lake threat eases, death toll tops 500 - Daily Monitor
Nepal and China resume flood rescue after lake threat eases, death toll tops 500 Daily Monitor
Read full article →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
Read full article →Nepal and China resume rescue as flood fears ease - The Copenhagen Post
Nepal and China resume rescue as flood fears ease The Copenhagen Post
Read full article →Missing in the Nepal-Tibet flash floods - Kuwait Times
Missing in the Nepal-Tibet flash floods Kuwait Times
Read full article →Nepal flood death toll rises to 579; missing count surges to 1,924 as rescue ops continue
Kathmandu: The death toll from the devastating flash floods in Nepal rose sharply on Friday, increasing by 41 within a few hours to reach 579. The number of...
By Times of Oman
Read full article →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.
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