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97-yr-old survives 8-9 hrs in debris, gives hope for more miracles

Amidst the chaos of Nepal's recent flooding, a poignant story emerged of survival: two spirited two-year-old girls alongside a remarkable 97-year-old woman weathered the storm. This elderly survivor, who faced lengthy hours trapped in debris, symbolizes hope for the flood-ravaged community. Concurrently, China has reopened a crucial road in Tibet,…

The Times of India

Trading food for medicine and crossing the river by zip line are part of life in Nepal flood zone

Some survivors in Nepal's relief camps after deadly floods are struggling to obtain essential medicines and cash

The Independent UK

Nepal flash floods: Relatives hold symbolic funerals for thousands missing as toll crosses 1,243

In the wake of catastrophic flash floods in the Nepal-Tibet region, the death toll has tragically reached 1,243. Rescue teams are struggling against relentless rainfall and thick debris as they search for those trapped. Prime Minister Balendra Shah has emphasized the link between this disaster and climate change on a…

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Economy in disaster-hit zone blooms, but locals feel left out

Hoteliers Say They Received More Guests In A Week Than In Past 4-5 Yrs

The Times of India

Australian drones, telco data sent to help Nepal search

Specialist drones equipped with AI capabilities will travel to flood-ravaged Nepal with a 15-person team, as telco data is used to track missing Australians.

AAP

Tropical Storm Houston Alert: Edouard Floods Cut Power to 56,800 Across Texas

Edouard left 56,800 Texas customers without power as severe floods hit communities north and east of Houston.

International Business Times UK

Himalayan Deluge: Survivor Mourns 17 Relatives Lost as Floods Paralyze Central Nepal

After rebuilding from the devastating 2015 earthquake, a grieving family loses 17 members to sudden, violent mountain flooding as national casualties top 500.

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Federal disaster assistance approved for some Texas counties after July floods

The announced funding will help 19 counties pay for infrastructure repairs, but Texas is still waiting for help for individuals in the affected counties.

The Texas Tribune

‘Pitiful’: experts condemn initial US aid contribution for Nepal flood victims

Sum of $500,000 has been increased as death toll passes 1,000 but specialists decry Trump dismantling of USAID

The Guardian - US

In 2016, Clint and Maggie Eastwood donated 79 Carmel River acres for a $25 million flood-control project and public trail

In a remarkable act of philanthropy, Clint and Maggie Eastwood dedicated land for a groundbreaking river restoration project. This initiative's goals include boosting wildlife habitats and decreasing flood hazards. Furthermore, it seeks to construct a public trail that connects coastal and inland regions. Though initially scheduled for completion by 2020,…

The Times of India

Nepal tunnel rescuers hit dead ends as search for trapped workers continues

Rescue teams in Nepal were still searching Wednesday for hundreds of workers believed to have been trapped inside sprawling hydropower tunnels since the catastrophic flash flood that swept through the Himalayan region last week. Officials said that many of the tunnels remain totally blocked by mud and debris.

France 24

As Nepal’s morgues fill, Parkrit hopes her DNA can be used to find her mother

A week on from the flash flooding disaster, authorities are urging relatives of the thousands of missing and dead to provide blood samples

The Guardian - AU

‘Every rescue now a miracle’: 4,462 still missing in Nepal, hopes dim

TRISHULI BAZAAR (NUWANKOT, NEPAL): Death toll from the Aug 26 Himalayan flood rose to 1,066 across Nepal and Tibet on Tuesday, while 4,462 people remained missing as rescue operations entered a critical phase.

The Times of India

Police drone in Nepal spotted a body in buried building, rescuers find 23 more

TRISHULI BAZAAR (NEPAL): A police drone scanning flood-buried buildings in Betrawati village in Nuwakot district near the Rasuwa border spotted what appeared to be a single body inside a three-storey structure surrounded by deep, marsh-like silt. Rescuers improvised a path through the mud, entered the building and found 23 more…

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Grand Canyon flooding shuts down tourist lodging, threatens economy after last year's fire

Tourists are scrambling to find lodging elsewhere after deadly flash flooding in the Grand Canyon

Radio France Internationale

Nepal glacier disaster toll passes 1,000 as calls for climate justice grow

The death toll from last week's devastating Himalayan glacial floods passed 1,000 on Tuesday, as Chinese and Nepali teams searched for survivors. Nepal's foreign minister said the disaster was "a warning signal" of the growing risks posed by climate change.

Evening Standard

British man rescued in Nepal almost week on from flood, authorities say

A rescue worker confirmed a British male was among the 119 saved in the search and rescue operation.

Latin Times

Flash Floods Batter Zion, Bryce Canyon and Capitol Reef as Utah's Monsoon Turns Deadly at the Grand Canyon

Flash floods swamped Zion, Bryce Canyon and Capitol Reef this week, and a deadlier flood struck the nearby Grand Canyon. Here's what's still closed.

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AAP

Australian communities cling to hope week on from flood

Communities are holding out hope their missing loved ones will make contact with them from flood-ravaged Nepal, despite government concerns for their welfare.

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‘Only a part of the chest was found’: Delhi’s Nepali community tries to count the missing

Sunita Thapa and her son Dinesh were at home in Trishuli Bazaar, in Nepal’s Rasuwa district, when the flood struck on August 26. Within moments, the family’s house and shop were gone, swallowed by the current, and so were Sunita and Dinesh. A search began, and three days later, Dinesh’s…

The Times of India

‘It wasn't the lake’: Why global warming and poor monitoring may have led to Nepal floods

A catastrophic glacial ice collapse triggered severe floods and landslides in Nepal, leading to immense destruction. This primary incident resulted in the formation of barrier lakes, inciting additional risks for affected areas. Experts cite global warming as a crucial factor in glacier instability. As rescue operations continue for countless individuals…

The Independent UK

Why finding missing workers from Nepal’s hydropower tunnels is proving to be difficult

Rescue crews in Nepal are racing to find hundreds of missing workers feared trapped in tunnels at hydropower projects

The Times of India

In 2024, Hurricane Helene lifted a concrete Virginia bridge off its foundation and pushed it to the shoreline; after $195.5 million in regional repairs, its replacement opens today

Another milestone in a major Hurricane Helene recovery project in Southwest Virginia, as the replacement Route 1212 bridge opens to traffic in Damascus on September 1. According to reports, the bridge across Laurel Creek was one of hundreds of transportation structures damaged in the powerful storm that hit the region…

The Guardian - UK

Nepal-Tibet flood deaths pass 1,000 as police ask relatives for DNA to identify victims

Relatives of missing tourists asked for blood samples and photos, as efforts continue to rescue trapped hydropower workers

Evening Standard

Vigil held at west London temple for victims of ‘traumatic’ Nepal flood

The gathering in Hounslow on Monday evening saw members of the Nepali community and others light candles outside the Laxminarayan Temple

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