Death toll from flash floods rises with rescuers in Nepal and China working to find hundreds missing - AP News

Death toll from flash floods rises with rescuers in Nepal and China working to find hundreds missing  AP News

China rushes to minimise risk from lakes formed by glacier debris near Nepal border - Reuters

China rushes to minimise risk from lakes formed by glacier debris near Nepal border  Reuters

'High risk' of lake bursting and causing second flood, warns China

China says a lake formed after a recent landslide near the Nepal-Tibet border may burst in the coming days.

Nepal Flood Damages To Cost Billions In Damage, Says Finance Minister

Nepal’s Finance Minister, Swarnim Wagle, says the devastating flash floods would cause at least “a few billion dollars” in damage to its $45 billion economy. He appeared exclusively on Bloomberg's "Insight with Haslinda Amin." (Source: Bloomberg)

In Nepal, Fears of a Second Flood Grow as Rescue Efforts Continue

Nepali and Chinese authorities warned that a lake created by a deadly landslide could burst open soon. Another deluge would pose the most risk to rescuers, an expert said.

By Mack Liederman and Rebecca L. Davis

Deadly flood a brutal reminder of growing Himalayan hazards

Torrent that tore through settlements near Nepal’s border with China comes as scientists warn climate change is increasing risks

Floods in Nepal and Tibet: 'The disaster began with a landslide that swept a glacier along with it'

While the exact volume of rock and ice that broke away in the Himalayas has yet to be measured, this catastrophe is already of exceptional magnitude, explains glaciologist Adrien Gilbert in an interview with Le Monde.

Australia news live: number of Australians missing in Nepal increases to 39; voluntary assisted dying now legal nation-wide

Foreign affairs minister Penny Wong confirms increase to number of Australians missing Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Voluntary assisted dying laws have been passed in the Northern Territory jurisdiction following debate over a gag clause barring doctors from raising end-of-life options with patients, Australian Associated Press reports. The rights of the terminally ill bill passed on a conscience vote in the Northern Territory parliament late last night, with t...

By Martin Farrer

The role of climate change in the Nepal floods

The deadly flash floods in Nepal are not a surprise to many scientists. Glacial melt is accelerating because of climate change, putting millions of people at risk.

By Julia Simon

Death toll from Nepal-Tibet flood passes 470 as barrier lake threatens

Over 1,500 people remain missing as rescue paused near the Nepal-China border amid fears of further flooding.

Nepal floods: ‘Miracle’ survival of woman, 94, plucked from mud - The Times

Nepal floods: ‘Miracle’ survival of woman, 94, plucked from mud  The Times

10 Toronto residents on a trek in Nepal unaccounted for after deadly flash floods: non-profit group

Ten Toronto residents on a trek in Nepal are unaccounted for after deadly flash flooding in the country this week, according to a representative of the group that organized the trip.

Ukraine says search operations ongoing, 56 Ukrainians remain out of contact after Nepal floods

Ukraine's Foreign Ministry says search operations are ongoing after severe flooding near the Nepal-Tibet border, with 56 Ukrainians out of contact but none listed among the dead or injured.

By Tetyana Oliynyk

Nepal army races to rescue 100 trapped in hydropower tunnel after flash floods

Nepali army helicopter rescue teams were working on Friday to rescue around 100 people trapped inside a tunnel at a hydropower project swamped by a devastating flood two days earlier. “Our focus is in search and rescue of people … some people are trapped in the tunnel of Trishuli 3A hydropower project,” Nepal Army spokesman Raja Ram Basnet said. “Two helicopters have been dispatched but it is challenging because it is tough to even locate the entry points of the tunnel. Relief efforts are als...

By Agence France-Presse

Religious pilgrims from Canada at building swept away in Tibet-Nepal border floods

Group travelling with Isha Foundation was in border control building a time of disaster, but it is unclear whether they are among the 30 total missing Canadian nationals

By Ha Tu Thanh

Convoy of Hope Responds to Devastating Flash Floods Along Nepal-China Border - Morningstar

Convoy of Hope Responds to Devastating Flash Floods Along Nepal-China Border  Morningstar

Death toll from Nepal catastrophe continues to rise

The death toll from catastrophic flash flooding in Nepal and Tibet has risen to 469 as thousands more remain unaccounted for.

Nepal flood catastrophe hints at Himalayas' warmer future

At least 90 Americans reported missing after devastating flooding hit Nepal and Tibet

A large number of the missing individuals were participating in a pilgrimage to Tibet’s Mount Kailash

By R.j. Rico

At least 360 people are dead and 1,400 missing after catastrophic floods sweep communities on the Nepal-China border

Water levels on one river surged as much as 27 feet in just 30 minutes, leaving communities with little to no time to flee.

By Shristi Kafle, NIRANJAN SHRESTHA, The Associated Press

‘Don’t need help’: Nepal declines foreign rescue teams as flood death toll nears 500

By VIVEK DUBEY

5.1 earthquake hits China, Nepal sounds fresh flood alert; Trishuli area evacuated again

The Trishuli area of Nepal is being evacuated again as a heavy flow of water from above has threatened to raise the river's water level.

Nepal lake breaks banks, water level rising, district official says - The Straits Times

Nepal lake breaks banks, water level rising, district official says  The Straits Times

'Head To Safety': Dam Breached In Tibet Amid Nepal Flood Devastation

China has also, meanwhile, paused rescue operations, citing the high risk of renewed flooding in Tibet, where hundreds remain missing two days after a deadly mudslide, state media said.

Two days on, rescuers scour debris in Nepal as risk of fresh flooding grows

Rescue teams on Friday used heavy machinery to dig through mud and debris in Nepalese towns devastated by a flash flood two days ago, as hopes of finding survivors faded and officials worked to reduce the risk of further catastrophic flooding. The confirmed death toll in Nepal rose to 469 people early on Friday, with almost 1,000 more missing there and in neighbouring Tibet, near where a glacier collapse on Wednesday morning sent a huge torrent of rock, ice, mud and debris cascading through H...

By [email protected] (Reuters)

Nepal's flood carries its dead 200 km across border, 3 bodies wash up in UP's Gandak river - Moneycontrol.com

Nepal's flood carries its dead 200 km across border, 3 bodies wash up in UP's Gandak river  Moneycontrol.com

Rescuers scour Nepal flood debris as risk of fresh flooding grows

Rescue teams using heavy machinery dug through mud and debris in Nepalese towns devastated by a flash flood two days ago, as hopes of finding survivors faded and officials worked to reduce the risk of further catastrophic flooding. The confirmed death toll in Nepal rose to469 people early on Friday, with almost 1,000 more missing […]

What to know about Mount Kailash, a sacred site for pilgrims missing after floods in Nepal and Tibet

BEIJING (AP) -- Devotees on a pilgrimage to Mount Kailash -- a sacred site in the Himalayas -- were among the many people missing after the massive fl

Warning of new flood threat as barrier lakes swell and rescue teams struggle to cope with glacier collapse in Nepal

Almost 1,000 remain missing, including two Irish nationals, with at least 362 deaths

By Gopal Sharma, Sahana Bajracharya and Navesh Chitrakar

Korean religious groups offer condolences, aid after Nepal-Tibet floods

South Korea's major religious communities have expressed condolences and announced emergency relief plans after devastating floods and landslides struck the Himalayan border region between Nepal and China's Tibet Autonomous Region on Wednesday. The Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism, the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Seoul and the National Council of Churches in Korea all issued statements on Thursday and Friday, offering prayers for the dead and the swift rescue of survivors. The disaster, centered

By The Korea Herald

Glacier collapse behind Nepal flood highlights region’s climate risk

Similar events are becoming more frequent as global warming accelerates the ongoing thaw in the Himalayas.

IsraAID deploys emergency team to Nepal after deadly floods, landslides

An IsraAID emergency team is heading to Nepal as the country responds to catastrophic flooding and landslides that have killed hundreds and left nearly 1,000 people missing.

Nepal’s deadly glacier collapse exposes climate risks across the Himalayas

A massive glacier collapse that triggered deadly flooding on the Nepal-Tibet border has exposed the growing dangers facing the rapidly warming Himalayas, where scientists say retreating ice and thawing ground are making mountain landscapes increasingly unstable.

By RFI

Nepal-Tibet floods: Authorities warn lakes could breach as search for survivors continues

Lake formed by landslide on Nepal-Tibet border overflows, halting rescue work

A lake formed by a landslide on the Nepal-China border started to overflow on Friday, putting at risk areas devastated by a flash flood two days ago and forcing a temporary halt to rescue efforts, authorities on both sides said. Residents in Nepal’s Rasuwa district, on the border with China’s Tibet, were seen rushing up […]

By newsroom

What’s behind the Nepal flash flood? - The Observer

What’s behind the Nepal flash flood?  The Observer

Irish citizens missing after Nepal flooding named on list of unaccounted-for tourists

The International Society for Krishna Consciousness said the two men were among 17 people taking part in a pilgrimage.

Immigration checkpoint reportedly swept away in Nepal flash flood

The brother of missing Kiwi Suhasini Reddy said she did not cross the border and believes she may have been near the checkpoint area when flooding hit.

Nepal flood crisis: What do survivors need most right now? – The Front Page

At least five New Zealanders are believed to be among those affected.

By Chelsea Daniels

Nepal, China warn of fresh flood risks with lakes threatening to burst

Aerial footage shows a barrier lake accumulating water, and forecasts of additional rainfall are expected to worsen the situation, prompting some rescue workers to move to higher ground for safety

By Reuters

In Depth: Deadly Nepal-China Border Disaster Traced to Massive Ice Collapse - Caixin Global

In Depth: Deadly Nepal-China Border Disaster Traced to Massive Ice Collapse  Caixin Global

Nepal flood toll hits 469, 1,400 missing as China pauses rescue on overflowing lake

Road repair and rescue operations in Nyalam, Xizang - China Daily

Road repair and rescue operations in Nyalam, Xizang  China Daily

Taiwan prepares national search-and-rescue team after Nepal-Tibet flood

Fresh flood threat follows deadly Nepal glacier collapse

The death toll from flash floods triggered by a glacial collapse in Nepal reached 469 on Aug. 28, while more than 1,500 people remained missing across Nepal and neighboring Tibet, officials said.

Nepal flash flood: Death toll rises to 469 amid lake burst warnings

Death toll from Nepal's flood rises to 469 -- police - Global Times

Death toll from Nepal's flood rises to 469 -- police  Global Times

Wisma Putra launches round-the-clock effort to trace 57 Malaysians after Nepal disaster

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 28 — Fifty-seven Malaysians are currently uncontactable following devastating floods in Nepal&rs...

Nepal floods: Agonising wait for families of missing loved ones - The Star

Nepal floods: Agonising wait for families of missing loved ones  The Star

Newly Formed Lake Threatens 2nd Flood At Nepal-Tibet Disaster Zone

Newly Formed Lake Threatens 2nd Flood At Nepal-Tibet Disaster Zone A rapidly expanding dammed lake above a Nepal-Tibet flood zone poses a severe new threat to Gyirong Port, where hundreds of people remain unaccounted for following an initial catastrophic surge. Formed by mudslides near the junction of two rivers, the blockage sits about 11 miles upstream of Rasuwagadhi and has created a 27-acre lake, according to Nepal's National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authori...

By Tyler Durden

Death toll nears 400, rescuers search for 1,400 missing after Nepal-Tibet floods - The Daily Star

Death toll nears 400, rescuers search for 1,400 missing after Nepal-Tibet floods  The Daily Star

Death toll rises, rescuers search for 1,400 missing after Nepal-Tibet floods - International - World - Ahram Online

Death toll rises, rescuers search for 1,400 missing after Nepal-Tibet floods - International - World  Ahram Online

Two unstable lakes raise fresh flood fears in Nepal and China - Nation Thailand

Two unstable lakes raise fresh flood fears in Nepal and China  Nation Thailand

Spiritual journey turns deadly as Nepal-Tibet floods hit pilgrims

Deadly Nepal-Tibet floods devastate villages and pilgrims seeking spiritual renewal at Mount Kailash. Over 470 dead, 1,400 missing. Read More: https://punchng.com/spiritual-journey-turns-deadly-as-nepal-tibet-floods-hit-pilgrims/

By Punch Newspapers

Nepal flood death toll reaches 469 as hundreds remain missing and search widens downstream - The Kathmandu Post

Nepal flood death toll reaches 469 as hundreds remain missing and search widens downstream  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

Search for 1,000 missing after deadly Nepal-Tibet floods - Jordan Times

Search for 1,000 missing after deadly Nepal-Tibet floods  Jordan Times

Nepal flood death toll rises to 469 as search for 1,400 missing continues

Nepal's flood death toll has reached 469 with 1,400 still missing, as barrier lakes threaten a fresh surge and rescue teams retreat to higher ground while foreign governments scramble to trace missing citizens The post Nepal flood death toll rises to 469 as search for 1,400 missing continues appeared first on ProtoThema English.

By Αλεξία Αμβράζη

Nigeria commiserates with Nepal over landslides, flash floods

The Federal Government has commiserated with the Government and people of Nepal following devastating landslides and flash floods along the Nepal-Tibet border, which resulted in loss of lives, destruction and displacement of communities. The post Nigeria commiserates with Nepal over landslides, flash floods appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Henry Oduah

Nepal flash flood death toll rises to 469 - Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka

Nepal flash flood death toll rises to 469  Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka

At least 472 dead in disaster-hit Nepal and Tibet - The Copenhagen Post

At least 472 dead in disaster-hit Nepal and Tibet  The Copenhagen Post

Nepal flood death toll rises to 359 as search for missing continues

KATHMANDU – The death toll from Wednesday’s devastating flood has risen to 359, with bodies recovered from eight districts as of 5pm on Thursday, police said. Nepali Police spokesperson Abi Narayan Kafle confirmed the revised death toll to the Post. The latest figures show 17 bodies recovered in Rasuwa, 28 in Nuwakot, 33 in Dhading, 132 in [...]

By Asia News Network

US deploys aid of $500,000; WHO extends support to Nepal amid flash floods

Washington DC: The United States and the World Health Organization (WHO) have extended support and expressed solidarity with Nepal following devastating...

By Times of Oman