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Deadly Floods in Nepal and Tibet Leave Hundreds Dead and Thousands Missing

Devastating monsoon floods and landslides across Nepal and China’s Tibet region have killed at least 680 people and left nearly 3,000 missing, prompting urgent cross-border rescue operations and international aid efforts. Chinese officials have disputed claims that they failed to warn Nepal about the catastrophic weather system.

29 Aug, 11:24 — 29 Aug, 23:57
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BBCHigh1h ago

'Healey eyes banks and oil tax' and 'X Factor comeback'

As rescue efforts enter their fifth day following the Nepal flash floods, some of today's papers report on the climbing death toll.

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wsjHigh5h ago

China Rebuts Claims It Could Have Given Nepal Warning of Deadly Floods - WSJ

China Rebuts Claims It Could Have Given Nepal Warning of Deadly Floods  WSJ

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le-mondeHigh45m ago

Rescuers dig into tunnel with hopes to rescue dozens as missing toll from Nepal, China flood nears 3,000

In a breakthrough late Saturday, the Nepali army was able to insert a pipe into a tunnel at the Trishuli 3A hydroelectric site in Nepal, where over 100 workers may still be alive. The US Geological Survey said a glacial collapse was behind the deadly torrent on Wednesday at the Nepal-Tibet border that has so far claimed at least 682 lives.

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The GuardianMostly Factual1h ago

News live: missing Australian woman found safe in Nepal flooding

‘My heart goes out to all the Nepalese families who are grieving loved ones,’ Cara Severino says. Follow latest updates live Hello, I’ll be with you on the live blog this morning. An Australian woman, Cara Severino, who was unaccounted for in the Nepal flooding, has been safely located, Penny Wong’s office confirmed overnight. Continue reading...

By Luca Ittimani

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NPRHigh3h ago

Getting help to Nepal's flood survivors is proving difficult

Blocked roads and monsoon weather are complicating efforts to get food, shelter and emergency hygeine to survivors of Nepal's catastrophic floods. World Vision's Dhruba Gurmachhan explains what survivors need the most.

By Joel Rose

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CNNMostly Factual6h ago

Dramatic video shows young girl rescued from Nepal days after flood - CNN

Dramatic video shows young girl rescued from Nepal days after flood  CNN

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Fox NewsMixed9h ago

Death toll from mudslides, flooding at Nepal-China border climbs past 670, nearly 3,000 missing

Nepal's flood and mudslide death toll reaches more than 670 with nearly 3,000 missing as rain and fog halt search and rescue operations in the disaster zone.

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Barron'sHigh7h ago

In London, Son's Agonising Wait For News Of Parents Missing In Nepal-Tibet Floods - Barron's

In London, Son's Agonising Wait For News Of Parents Missing In Nepal-Tibet Floods  Barron's

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sydney-morning-heraldMostly Factual3h ago

Search for survivors in Nepal continues

Rescuers continue to search for survivors after the devastating floods in Nepal and Tibet leave 3000 missing, including 41 Australians.

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Times of IndiaMostly Factual3h ago

4 at hydropower tunnel among 108 Indians rescued; toll 682

Nepal's Bhote Koshi-Trishuli disaster death toll reached 675, with 2,426 people still missing. Rescuers searched mud-filled valleys and tunnels three days after the catastrophic flood occurred. Chinese authorities reported seven deaths and 554 missing at Gyirong port across the border. Indian nationals unaccounted for in Nepal were revised down to 287. India sent relief and worked to bring back citizens stranded on the Chinese side.

By VISHANT AGARWALA

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hindustan-timesMostly Factual5h ago

Sadhguru's Isha Foundation shares update on 77 pilgrims missing after Nepal floods

Isha Foundation said the valley at Gyirong Port is covered with an estimated 45–50 feet of silt and debris.

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mainichi-englishMostly Factual1h ago

Missing in Nepal-China floods surges to nearly 3,000, over 680 dead

KATHMANDU (Kyodo) -- The number of people reported missing after catastrophic flash floods and mudslides along the Nepal-China border has risen sharpl

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gulf-newsMixed4h ago

UAE expresses solidarity with China over deadly Tibet floods

UAE expresses solidarity with China, conveys condolences over victims of floods and landslides

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news24-saMostly Factual6h ago

Nepal rescuers send air pipe into tunnel with trapped workers - news24.com

Nepal rescuers send air pipe into tunnel with trapped workers  news24.com

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khaleej-timesMixed6h ago

UAE conveys condolences to China over victims of floods, landslides

UAE expresses solidarity with China, conveys condolences over victims of floods and landslides

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dhaka-tribuneMostly Factual13h ago

Nepal rescuers drill for 100 workers trapped in tunnels - Dhaka Tribune

Nepal rescuers drill for 100 workers trapped in tunnels  Dhaka Tribune

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dhaka-tribune29 Aug, 11:24First to report

Nepal rescuers drill for 100 workers trapped in tunnels - Dhaka Tribune

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la-vanguardia29 Aug, 15:15

Jesús Calleja expresa su solidaridad con el pueblo nepalí tras la devastadora riada

Fox News29 Aug, 15:28

Death toll from mudslides, flooding at Nepal-China border climbs past 670, nearly 3,000 missing

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Barron's29 Aug, 17:43

In London, Son's Agonising Wait For News Of Parents Missing In Nepal-Tibet Floods - Barron's

news24-sa29 Aug, 17:49

Nepal rescuers send air pipe into tunnel with trapped workers - news24.com

CNN29 Aug, 18:20

Dramatic video shows young girl rescued from Nepal days after flood - CNN

khaleej-times29 Aug, 18:29

UAE conveys condolences to China over victims of floods, landslides

hindustan-times29 Aug, 19:07

Sadhguru's Isha Foundation shares update on 77 pilgrims missing after Nepal floods

wsj29 Aug, 19:30

China Rebuts Claims It Could Have Given Nepal Warning of Deadly Floods - WSJ

gulf-news29 Aug, 20:09

UAE expresses solidarity with China over deadly Tibet floods

Times of India29 Aug, 20:51

4 at hydropower tunnel among 108 Indians rescued; toll 682

NPR29 Aug, 21:14

Getting help to Nepal's flood survivors is proving difficult

sydney-morning-herald29 Aug, 21:29

Search for survivors in Nepal continues

klix-ba29 Aug, 21:45

Broj žrtava u Nepalu nakon poplava i klizišta povećan na 675, više od 2.000 ljudi se vodi kao nestalo

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morgunbladid29 Aug, 22:51

445 milljarða aðstoð frá Bandaríkjunum

The Guardian29 Aug, 23:02

News live: missing Australian woman found safe in Nepal flooding

BBC29 Aug, 23:28

'Healey eyes banks and oil tax' and 'X Factor comeback'

mainichi-english29 Aug, 23:32

Missing in Nepal-China floods surges to nearly 3,000, over 680 dead

le-monde29 Aug, 23:57Latest update

Rescuers dig into tunnel with hopes to rescue dozens as missing toll from Nepal, China flood nears 3,000