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Search Continues as Nepal-Tibet Flash Floods Leave Nearly 3,000 Missing

Devastating flash floods across Nepal and the Tibet region have killed over 680 people and left nearly 3,000 unaccounted for, driving intensive rescue efforts that include digging through collapsed tunnels. Authorities are also warning of severe public health risks as recovery teams navigate contaminated waterways and mass casualty sites.

29 Aug, 11:24 — 30 Aug, 00:57
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BBCHigh2h 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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wsjHigh6h 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-mondeHigh1h 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

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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NPRHigh4h 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 Factual7h 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 NewsMixed10h 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-mailHigh4h 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'sHigh8h 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 24High5h 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 Factual4h 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 Factual5h 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 Factual6h 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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japan-timesMostly Factual56m 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 Factual2h 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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channel-news-asiaMostly Factual3h 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 Factual1h 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-newsMixed5h 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 Factual8h 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-timesMixed7h 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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global-timesLow11h ago

While rescuers rush to save lives, disinformation spreads in Taiwan region – Where is their sense of humanity?: Hai Feng - Global Times

While rescuers rush to save lives, disinformation spreads in Taiwan region – Where is their sense of humanity?: Hai Feng  Global Times

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dhaka-tribuneMostly Factual14h 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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global-times29 Aug, 14:40

While rescuers rush to save lives, disinformation spreads in Taiwan region – Where is their sense of humanity?: Hai Feng - Global Times

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

china-daily29 Aug, 15:30

China provides aid, sends rescue experts to Nepal after glacial collapse - China Daily

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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

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

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

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

la-repubblica29 Aug, 23:00

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

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, 23:57

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

Bangkok Post30 Aug, 00:45

The missing in Nepal-Tibet flash floods

japan-times30 Aug, 00:57Latest update

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