The Latest Breaking News on Floods

Morning Mail: Nepal faces fresh flood threat; Ratko Mladić dies in prison; and AFL finals kick off

Governments scramble to send aid to stricken region as lake threatens to burst

The Guardian - AU · Aug 27

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

U.S. officials report about 90 U.S. citizens remain unaccounted for after catastrophic flash floods hit a border area of China and Nepal

The Independent UK · Aug 27

The Guardian view on the Nepal-Tibet floods: prepare for more climate-linked disasters

Editorial: Medicine, food and other supplies are the urgent priority. But the rising risks from shrinking glaciers must be faced too

The Guardian - UK · Aug 27

Homes damaged as storms follow heatwaves in England and Wales

Environment Agency issues 40 flood alerts across Midlands, Yorkshire and south-east of England

The Guardian - UK · Aug 27

Nepal floods: What caused the catastrophe, and what could happen next

A catastrophic flood swept through Nepal’s Rasuwa district on Wednesday, killing and displacing hundreds of people and destroying bridges and other infrastructure along the Bhotekoshi river corridor.

The Times of India · Aug 27

'Saw several bodies, animals in river': Nepal flood survivors narrate 'earthquake-like' experience

Nepal is grappling with a catastrophic flood that has tragically claimed over 270 lives, leaving more than 800 individuals unaccounted for. Eyewitnesses share chilling tales of survival while facing the relentless rush of water. The floods have wreaked havoc on homes, infrastructure, and agricultural lands, disrupting communities and livelihoods. Furthermore,…

The Times of India · Aug 27

Nepal floods highlight growing glacier risks in warming Himalayas

Scientists say a deadly flash flood in Nepal on Wednesday was likely caused by a glacier chunk breaking off and temporarily damming a river

The Independent UK · Aug 27

Search is on for at least 33 Britons missing after flash floods in Nepal and Tibet

Rescue teams try to locate nearly 1,400 missing people, mostly tourists, while police report recovery of 389 bodies

The Guardian - UK · Aug 27

Nepal-Tibet Floods Could Become a Major Climate Warning as Glaciers Melt 65% Faster

A flash flood along the Nepal-Tibet border has killed 165 people and left 1,500 missing, spotlighting the risks of rapid glacier loss in the Himalayas. Rescue efforts continue amid challenging conditions.

International Business Times UK · Aug 27

Rescue efforts continue as more than 30 Britons missing after Nepal flash floods

A 13-year-old girl is among the 33 British nationals believed to be missing following the disaster.

Evening Standard · Aug 27