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Nepal flood death toll passes 1,000 after glacier disaster

The death toll from Nepal's floods and glacier disaster has surpassed 1,000, with rescuers reaching remote areas and mass burials beginning.

1 Sept, 08:15 — 2 Sept, 01:19
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BBCHigh10h ago

Flood chased me as I ran for 20 minutes, Nepal tunnel worker tells BBC

Major efforts to rescue hydropower workers continue as Nepal's death toll exceeds 1,000.

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NYTMostly Factual11h ago

How to Help Nepal Flood Victims

More than 1,000 people have been killed in a Himalayan landslide and flooding, and thousands more are missing. Here’s how you can help.

By Jonathan Wolfe

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Al JazeeraMostly Factual10h ago

Photos: Nepal begins burying flood victims in mass graves

The Hindu rituals of death, cremation, prayer and final farewell have been overwhelmed by the scale of the disaster.

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CNNMostly Factual12h ago

Nepal flood death toll tops 1,000 as scale of devastation emerges - CNN

Nepal flood death toll tops 1,000 as scale of devastation emerges  CNN

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France 24High12h ago

After the floods, Nepal works to bury hundreds of washed-up unidentified bodies

Nepal is burying dozens of bodies in multiple trenches as Nepal’s disaster agency said that 1,003 deaths had been counted there, with 3,916 people missing, including 583 foreign nationals. In its latest update, China reported 16 deaths and 546 missing, including 261 foreigners. Crews faced challenging conditions as they searched unstable terrain and piles of debris. FRANCE 24's Shahzaib Wahlah tells us more.

By FRANCE24

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sydney-morning-heraldMostly Factual4h ago

Five Australians make contact, 38 unaccounted for as Nepal flood rescue operation continues

The death toll from the disaster has surpassed 1000, with 4000 people still missing across the region.

By Nick Newling, Emily Kaine

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YahooMostly Factual18h ago

'The search was over': A family's four-day quest for a son lost in Nepal's floods

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Times of IndiaMostly Factual11h ago

Nepal floods: Indian team starts DNA analysis, death toll reaches 1,050 - what we know

By PRIYANKA JAISWAL

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indian-expressMostly Factual13h ago

‘People rushed onto streets, calls failed’: How 4 from UP made it home from Nepal

By Manish Sahu

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japan-timesMostly Factual4h ago

Nepal flood death toll crosses 1,000, rescuers reach remote areas

Specialized rescue teams built temporary bridges to reach remote areas and using excavators to try to rescue nearly 300 workers trapped inside tunnels.

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rfi-englishMostly Factual8h ago

Nepal glacier disaster toll passes 1,000 as calls for climate justice grow

The death toll from last week's devastating Himalayan glacial floods passed 1,000 on Tuesday, as Chinese and Nepali teams searched for survivors. Nepal's foreign minister said the disaster was "a warning signal" of the growing risks posed by climate change.

By RFI

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channel-news-asiaMostly Factual4h ago

Nepal’s riverside communities cling to hope with loved ones missing after deadly flood

A week after a catastrophic flood tore through Nepal’s Himalayan valleys, thousands remain missing and rescue teams are still searching for survivors. CNA meets families waiting desperately for news and residents confronting the destruction of their communities.

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egypt-independentMostly Factual13h ago

More than a thousand dead and thousands more missing: The Nepal-China flooding in numbers

More than a thousand people have died since catastrophic flooding hit the Nepal-China border region last Wednesday, with thousands more reported missing. Here’s a look at the disastrous impact of the flooding in numbers: Nepal At least 1,003 people have died in the floods in Nepal, the country’s National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority … The post More than a thousand dead and thousands more missing: The Nepal-China flooding in numbers appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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kathmandu-postMostly Factual9h ago

Drones take on a new role in Nepal’s disaster response—from delivering food to carrying bodies - The Kathmandu Post

Drones take on a new role in Nepal’s disaster response—from delivering food to carrying bodies  The Kathmandu Post

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phnom-penh-postMixed1h ago

IN PICTURES: Nepal-China floods

Rescue efforts remain underway despite the constant threat of heavy rainfall, renewed flooding, and severe weather. MANILA – The death toll from the Nepal-China floods has surpassed 900, with thousands more still missing. Rescue efforts remain underway despite the constant threat of heavy rainfall, renewed flooding, and severe weather. The disaster struck on the morning of [...]

By Asia News Network

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gdn-online16h ago

Death toll in Nepal flood tops 1,000 - Gulf Daily News (Bahrain)

Death toll in Nepal flood tops 1,000  Gulf Daily News (Bahrain)

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First report: Yahoo · 1 Sept, 08:15Full coverage: 21 · 17hWindow: 17h
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Yahoo1 Sept, 08:15First to report

'The search was over': A family's four-day quest for a son lost in Nepal's floods

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gdn-online1 Sept, 09:50

Death toll in Nepal flood tops 1,000 - Gulf Daily News (Bahrain)

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dhaka-tribune1 Sept, 11:00

China-Nepal flood toll tops 1,000 as tunnel rescue offers last hope - dhakatribune.com

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egypt-independent1 Sept, 12:33

More than a thousand dead and thousands more missing: The Nepal-China flooding in numbers

indian-express1 Sept, 12:34

‘People rushed onto streets, calls failed’: How 4 from UP made it home from Nepal

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France 241 Sept, 14:08

After the floods, Nepal works to bury hundreds of washed-up unidentified bodies

CNN1 Sept, 14:28

Nepal flood death toll tops 1,000 as scale of devastation emerges - CNN

Times of India1 Sept, 14:56

Nepal floods: Indian team starts DNA analysis, death toll reaches 1,050 - what we know

NYT1 Sept, 15:07

How to Help Nepal Flood Victims

newsbeast1 Sept, 15:12

Τραγωδία χωρίς τέλος στο Νεπάλ: Στους 1.066 οι νεκροί – Υπήρχαν σημάδια πριν καταρρεύσει ο παγετώνας – Συναγερμός ΟΗΕ για κίνδυνο στα Ιμαλάια

Al Jazeera1 Sept, 15:35

Photos: Nepal begins burying flood victims in mass graves

BBC1 Sept, 16:11

Flood chased me as I ran for 20 minutes, Nepal tunnel worker tells BBC

iefimerida1 Sept, 16:45

Νεπάλ: «Καμπανάκι» ΟΗΕ για παγετωνικές πλημμύρες στα Ιμαλάια τα επόμενα χρόνια -Στους 1.050 οι νεκροί

taipei-times1 Sept, 16:47

Nepal-Tibet floods death toll exceeds 1,000: officials

kathmandu-post1 Sept, 16:52

Drones take on a new role in Nepal’s disaster response—from delivering food to carrying bodies - The Kathmandu Post

publico1 Sept, 17:47

Rasto de lama e morte: as imagens da destruição no Nepal

rfi-english1 Sept, 17:51

Nepal glacier disaster toll passes 1,000 as calls for climate justice grow

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channel-news-asia1 Sept, 22:00

Nepal’s riverside communities cling to hope with loved ones missing after deadly flood

sydney-morning-herald1 Sept, 22:06

Five Australians make contact, 38 unaccounted for as Nepal flood rescue operation continues

japan-times1 Sept, 22:14

Nepal flood death toll crosses 1,000, rescuers reach remote areas

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phnom-penh-post2 Sept, 01:19Latest update

IN PICTURES: Nepal-China floods