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Nepal flash floods death toll crosses 1,000; thousands still missing

The border between Nepal and China is reeling from catastrophic flash floods that have claimed more than a thousand lives. Rescue teams are in a race against time, searching for hundreds of individuals still unaccounted for, many of whom may be trapped in hydropower tunnels. The disaster was triggered by…

The Times of India

‘The flood is on its way’: How 400 Nepal students escaped in time

Morning assembly was about to begin at Bageshwori Higher Secondary School on August 26 when teachers learned that floodwaters were heading towards Baireni.

The Times of India

Relief as five Australians missing in Nepal-Tibet flood disaster found alive

Several missing Australians have been found since Tuesday morning, bringing the total citizens unaccounted for to 38

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Two people dead and nearly 80 rescued after Grand Canyon flash flood

Officials say one person still unaccounted for as forecast heavy rain and thunderstorms threaten further flooding

The Guardian - US

Nepal-Tibet flood death toll surpasses 1,000

Rescuers battled mud and debris Monday as the death toll from devastating glacial floods along the China-Nepal border topped 1,000, with nearly 4,500 people still missing. Rescue teams continued a desperate search for survivors as entire communities were swept away.

France 24

Edouard causes flooding in East Texas, dumping more than 20 inches of rain in places

Forecasters warned that the risk of flooding could continue in East Texas into Thursday as the tropical storm’s remnants move slowly north.

The Texas Tribune

How intense rains in the Grand Canyon turned into a deadly disaster

Flash flooding in Arizona tourist destination was probably triggered by compounding climate factors, such as drought and warming in Pacific Ocean

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Flash flooding causes major damage to the Grand Canyon's critical water pipeline

The sole pipeline that supplies water for millions of Grand Canyon visitors was badly damaged by weekend flash flooding, setting up a tricky repair scenario and upending a yearslong construction project to upgrade the line

The Independent UK

The odds of survival for those trapped after Nepal flood

For those stranded by a flood, disaster experts say survival depends on access to oxygen, food and water

The Independent UK

Nepal Principal's 900 Rescued Students Are a Rare Bright Spot Amid Nearly 1,000 Flood Deaths

A Nepalese headteacher's quick decision to evacuate 900 students saved lives during a devastating flood that destroyed their school and claimed nearly 1,000 lives across the region.

International Business Times UK

Flood response could take months as death toll climbs

Humanitarian aid workers are expected to remain in Nepal for months as an Australian who had been missing in the devastating floods is found safe.

AAP

What drove the deadly Grand Canyon flooding?

Torrential downpours washed out popular hiking trails and left the historic Phantom Ranch Lodge cabins under five feet of water

The Independent UK

Nepal floods expose risks to hydropower in a warming Himalayas

As rescuers in Nepal struggle to find hundreds of workers in the tunnels that were buried in last week's flooding, attention has focus on where to rebuild crucial hydropower projects

The Independent UK

Grand Canyon braces for more storms after deadly flash flood, about 15 people still missing

More storms and flooding are possible at the Grand Canyon following a major flash flood that has left one person dead and about 15 others missing or unaccounted for

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This principal in Nepal evacuated 900 students before flooding swept away their school

From the safety of the hillside, Rajendra Dawadi watched the school disappear beneath a torrent of water, mud, boulders and debris

The Guardian - UK

Nepal rescuers race to reach hundreds feared trapped in hydropower tunnels

Workers thought to be stuck in underground areas at 11 sites after last week’s devastating flash floods

The Guardian - AU

Australians missing in Nepal targeted by ‘heartbreaking’ and ‘abhorrent’ racist slurs

As families await news after the catastrophe, community members appeal for compassion in the face of hateful rhetoric

The Guardian - UK

Monday briefing: Nepal and Tibet’s floods are a warning for the future

In today’s newsletter: As rescuers search for survivors after catastrophic floods, the disaster offers a stark warning about the climate risks facing the region, and the world

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The Times of India

Nepal flash floods: Death toll rises to 903, over 4,200 still missing as rescue operations intensify

The death toll from catastrophic flash floods and landslides in Nepal has risen to 903, according to Nepalese authorities, as large-scale rescue operations continue across flood-hit areas.

France 24

Two dead and around 15 missing as flash flood strikes Grand Canyon National Park

At least two people died and more than 15 people may be missing after flash floods struck Grand Canyon National Park in Arizona, the National Park Service said on Sunday. Flooding hit the Bright Angel Canyon and Phantom Ranch area on Saturday, prompting authorities to evacuate visitors and search for…

The Guardian - US

One dead and 15 people may be missing after flash flood in Arizona’s Grand Canyon

Dozens evacuated after flash-flood event near Bright Angel Canyon and Phantom Ranch, officials say

The Guardian - AU

NSW may not be able to prosecute large-scale water theft due to doubts about licences for billions of litres

Successful legal challenge raises questions about hundreds of floodplain harvesting licences issued by former Coalition government

The Independent UK

Body of 46-year-old man recovered as 15 people remain missing after Grand Canyon flash floods

Helicopter teams have searched the area for missing people after dozens rescued

The Independent UK

Dozens evacuated from Grand Canyon after flash flood hits creek leading to the Colorado River

Officials say dozens of people have been evacuated from the depths of the Grand Canyon because of heavy rain and flooding

The Times of India

Hunt intensifies for 900 missing at hydel units, one tunnel head located

As rescue operations intensify in Nepal, over 900 individuals remain unaccounted for in the aftermath of devastating floods that have led to 810 confirmed deaths in both Nepal and Tibet. Teams are utilizing advanced tools at the Upper Trishuli-3A hydropower project to search for survivors. Notably, several Indian nationals are…

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