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Deadly Floods and Mudslides Leave Thousands Missing Across Nepal and Tibet

Catastrophic flash floods and mudslides have devastated communities along the Nepal-China border, leaving nearly 3,000 people missing or dead. Rescue operations continue as authorities coordinate with international teams to locate survivors and assist stranded foreign nationals.

29 Aug, 11:24 — 30 Aug, 02:08
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BBCHigh3h 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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wsjHigh7h 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-mondeHigh3h 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 Factual2h ago

Families balance hope and despair in race to find survivors in Nepal as 41 Australians still missing

The walls of a teaching hospital are filled with pictures of unidentified victims as authorities collect DNA samples and plan burials before morgues fill up Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Some of them are young, some old; most of them appear to be men. Some of them could be sleeping, except for the mud that covers their bodies. Some, it seems, would be impossible to recognise even if you knew them well. Eve...

By Cait Kelly in Kathmandu

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NPRHigh6h 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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Al JazeeraMostly Factual1h ago

Isolated by raging floodwaters, Nepal’s miracle home amid the devastation

Footage shows a house surrounded by raging floodwaters at the Nepal-Tibet border, with people trapped on rooftops.

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CNNMostly Factual7h ago

Young girl rescued from rubble in Nepal - CNN

Young girl rescued from rubble in Nepal  CNN

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Fox NewsMixed11h 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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globe-and-mailHigh5h ago

One Canadian found safe after catastrophic Nepal-Tibet floods, Anand says

At least 31 other Canadians remain unaccounted for as rescuers search flood-ravaged areas along the Nepal-Tibet border

By Lyndsay Armstrong

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Barron'sHigh9h 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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France 24High7h ago

Missing toll from Nepal, China flood nears 3,000 as race for survivors continues

Rescuers in Nepal and China on Saturday continued to search for the nearly 3,000 people missing after devastating flooding along the border with China engulfed entire villages earlier this week. At least 682 bodies were recovered in both countries, including 675 in Nepal and seven in China.

By FRANCE 24

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sydney-morning-heraldMostly Factual3h ago

Families face 'difficult' wait for news on loved ones missing in Nepal

Friends and families of 42 missing Australians in Nepal face an anxious and "difficult" wait for news as rescue efforts continue from Wednesday's devastating floods.

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Times of IndiaMostly Factual6h 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 Factual1h ago

China censors Tibet flood reports, viral video pulled down, foreign media restricted

Reports from official Chinese outlets reportedly focused on rescue operations, with limited information about the scale of the damage caused by the floods.

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straits-timesMostly Factual4h ago

UN, Nepal warn of climate threat after deadly floods - The Straits Times

UN, Nepal warn of climate threat after deadly floods  The Straits Times

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indian-expressMostly Factual4h ago

Hydropower capacity hit after floods, Nepal seeks advance power imports from India

By Pratyush Deep

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moneycontrol2h ago

Nepal flood crisis: 108 Indians rescued as search continues for over 275 missing - Moneycontrol.com

Nepal flood crisis: 108 Indians rescued as search continues for over 275 missing  Moneycontrol.com

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japan-timesMostly Factual2h ago

Rescuers dig into tunnel as missing toll from Nepal and 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 where workers are believed to be trapped.

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mainichi-englishMostly Factual3h 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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ndtvMostly Factual11h ago

Before The Nepal Flood, A Glacial Fall: Tracing The Trigger, And A 100-km Killer Run

A glacier came off a ridge on the Nepal-China border and travelled 100 km down multiple rivers, the longest part of the run being in the Trishuli.

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channel-news-asiaMostly Factual4h ago

Rescuers dig into tunnel as missing toll from Nepal, China disaster nears 3,000

In a breakthrough late Saturday (Aug 29), the Nepali army was able to insert a pipe into a tunnel at the Trishuli 3A hydroelectric site where workers are believed to be trapped.

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Bangkok PostMostly Factual2h ago

The missing in Nepal-Tibet flash floods

KATHMANDU (NEPAL) - Nearly 3,000 people were still missing on Sunday with 682 confirmed dead after flash floods and landslides hit the Nepal-Tibet border.

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gulf-newsMixed7h 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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china-dailyLow2h ago

261 foreign nationals reported missing after mudslide hits border port in Xizang - China Daily Global Edition

261 foreign nationals reported missing after mudslide hits border port in Xizang  China Daily Global Edition

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news24-saMostly Factual9h 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-timesMixed8h 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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malay-mailMixed1h ago

Nepal floods leave 55 Malaysians uncontactable, 36 more missing in China, says ministry

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 30 — A total of 91 Malaysians, comprising 55 in Nepal and 36 in China, remain reported as uncont...

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global-timesLow2h ago

261 foreign nationals unaccounted for after mudslide hits border port in China's Xizang - Global Times

261 foreign nationals unaccounted for after mudslide hits border port in China's Xizang  Global Times

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zerohedgeLow13h ago

90 Americans Among Thousands Missing After Himalayan Glacier Collapse Kills 600

90 Americans Among Thousands Missing After Himalayan Glacier Collapse Kills 600 The latest figures from the catastrophic flash flood along the Nepal-Tibet border show that at least 2,000 people remain missing, including 90 Americans, while the death toll has topped 600 and continues to climb. A before & after satellite comparison (false color) shows the scale of the glacier collapse in Nepal. You can see not only the massive piece of glacier that broke, but the scar left behind...

By Tyler Durden

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dhaka-tribuneMostly Factual15h 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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kathmandu-postMostly Factual11h ago

Nepal will preserve DNA before burial of unidentified flood victims, PM says - The Kathmandu Post

Nepal will preserve DNA before burial of unidentified flood victims, PM says  The Kathmandu Post

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dhaka-tribune29 Aug, 11:24First to report

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

3h later
zerohedge29 Aug, 13:55

90 Americans Among Thousands Missing After Himalayan Glacier Collapse Kills 600

2h later
ndtv29 Aug, 15:26

Before The Nepal Flood, A Glacial Fall: Tracing The Trigger, And A 100-km Killer Run

Fox News29 Aug, 15:28

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

kathmandu-post29 Aug, 15:37

Nepal will preserve DNA before burial of unidentified flood victims, PM says - The Kathmandu Post

la-vanguardia29 Aug, 15:54

Rescatan con vida a una niña de seis años tras 60 horas atrapada en un hueco en Nepal

irozhlas29 Aug, 15:57

Glaciolog: To, co se stalo v Nepálu, se týká všech hor s ledovci. Alpské země ale mají systém varování

der-spiegel29 Aug, 16:04

Nepal und Tibet: SPIEGEL-Korrespondent berichtet aus der Unglücksregion

aftonbladet29 Aug, 16:18

Så startade störtfloden i Nepal

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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

observador29 Aug, 18:00

Menina de 6 anos resgatada com vida após 60 horas presa

yle-uutiset29 Aug, 18:01

Analyysi: Kiinalaiset eivät näe katastrofista Nepalin rajalla samoja videoita kuin lännessä, ja syynä siihen on Tiibet

el-universal-english29 Aug, 18:06

VIDEO: En Nepal rescatan a niña tras casi 60 horas atrapada bajo escombros de riada; continúa la recuperación de cuerpos

khaleej-times29 Aug, 18:29

UAE conveys condolences to China over victims of floods, landslides

publico29 Aug, 18:44

Cheias no Nepal: criança de seis anos foi resgatada depois de 60 horas presa nos escombros

newsbeast29 Aug, 19:30

Πώς προκλήθηκε η τεράστια καταστροφή στο Νεπάλ – Η αλληλουχία φαινομένων που εξηγεί ο Ευθύμιος Λέκκας

wsj29 Aug, 19:30

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

CNN29 Aug, 20:01

Young girl rescued from rubble in Nepal - CNN

gulf-news29 Aug, 20:09

UAE expresses solidarity with China over deadly Tibet floods

France 2429 Aug, 20:12

Missing toll from Nepal, China flood nears 3,000 as race for survivors continues

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

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

globe-and-mail29 Aug, 21:49

One Canadian found safe after catastrophic Nepal-Tibet floods, Anand says

channel-news-asia29 Aug, 22:47

Rescuers dig into tunnel as missing toll from Nepal, China disaster nears 3,000

morgunbladid29 Aug, 22:51

445 milljarða aðstoð frá Bandaríkjunum

indian-express29 Aug, 22:58

Hydropower capacity hit after floods, Nepal seeks advance power imports from India

la-repubblica29 Aug, 23:00

Disastro in Nepal, oltre 700 vittime. È rischio sanitario: “Nel fiume centinaia di cadaveri”

straits-times29 Aug, 23:21

UN, Nepal warn of climate threat after deadly floods - The Straits Times

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

sydney-morning-herald29 Aug, 23:56

Families face 'difficult' wait for news on loved ones missing in Nepal

le-monde29 Aug, 23:57

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

china-daily30 Aug, 00:27

261 foreign nationals reported missing after mudslide hits border port in Xizang - China Daily Global Edition

The Guardian30 Aug, 00:27

Families balance hope and despair in race to find survivors in Nepal as 41 Australians still missing

global-times30 Aug, 00:31

261 foreign nationals unaccounted for after mudslide hits border port in China's Xizang - Global Times

Bangkok Post30 Aug, 00:45

The missing in Nepal-Tibet flash floods

japan-times30 Aug, 00:57

Rescuers dig into tunnel as missing toll from Nepal and China flood nears 3,000

moneycontrol30 Aug, 01:20

Nepal flood crisis: 108 Indians rescued as search continues for over 275 missing - Moneycontrol.com

Al Jazeera30 Aug, 01:35

Isolated by raging floodwaters, Nepal’s miracle home amid the devastation

malay-mail30 Aug, 01:45

Nepal floods leave 55 Malaysians uncontactable, 36 more missing in China, says ministry

hindustan-times30 Aug, 02:08Latest update

China censors Tibet flood reports, viral video pulled down, foreign media restricted