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

The Papers: 'Town gripped by fear' and 'Nepal death toll climbs'

Several papers focus on the violence unfolding in Middlesbrough, described by the Mirror as a town "under seige".

Billionare and Philantropist Chaudhary on the Scale of Nepal's Flood Disaster

Nepalese industrialist Binod Chaudhary speaks with Bloomberg's Haslinda Amin about the scale of the humanitarian disaster facing his country, and how his conglomerate is working with the government to improve the situation. (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

Nepal’s mudslide wiped out areas of eastern China, army helps search

China has dispatched hundreds of military personnel to the border town of Gyirong in Tibet, after a deadly mudslide.

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

China-Nepal disaster death toll nears 500 as lake overflow threatens rescue work

The death toll from catastrophic flash floods and mudslides at the Gyirong Port border crossing between China and Nepal continued to rise on Friday, as satellite images revealed the full scale of the destruction. As of Friday morning, three people were confirmed dead and 558 missing on the Chinese side of the border, with 469 dead and at least 644 missing in Nepal. The tragedy unfolded on Wednesday morning when a massive Himalayan landslide triggered a fast-moving debris flow that swept down...

By Cao Jiaxuan

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

Before and after maps show devastation of flash floods

Satellite imagery has shown the devastating impact of the flash floods that hit Nepal and China this week.

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

HT Morning Brief Aug 28: 2 new lakes threaten fresh disaster in Nepal, Sonia's memoir loses publisher

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Nepal landslides show the world’s mountains are ticking time bombs - The Straits Times

Nepal landslides show the world’s mountains are ticking time bombs  The Straits Times

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

Nepal Flood Deaths Rise To 469, Over 170 Indians Missing Amid New Threat

Chinese state media had earlier confirmed three dead, taking the total killed to at least 472. More than 1,400 people are missing, including hundreds of foreigners.

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.

NEPAL FLOOD HORROR: ‘ARE THEY ALIVE?’ Families Watch Every Helicopter for Missing Loved Ones | N18G - Moneycontrol.com

NEPAL FLOOD HORROR: ‘ARE THEY ALIVE?’ Families Watch Every Helicopter for Missing Loved Ones | N18G  Moneycontrol.com

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

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

What’s behind the Nepal flash flood?  The Observer

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

90 Americans 'unaccounted for' after catastrophic floods hit Nepal and Tibet

About 90 Americans unaccounted for after catastrophic floods hit Nepal and Tibet

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

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

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

China halts Tibet rescue operation over renewed 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, Read More: https://punchng.com/china-halts-tibet-rescue-operation-over-renewed-flood-risk/

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

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