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Nepal-Tibet floods: Nepal calls for technical support for rescue efforts as number of missing rises to nearly 3,000 – as it happened

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The Guardian - US · Aug 29

'No need for general assistance’: Nepal lists conditions for help with deadly floods

Nepal has opened the door to limited foreign assistance following this week’s catastrophic floods, but has made clear that it does not need outside help for general search-and-rescue operations.

The Times of India · Aug 29

UN, Nepal warn of climate threat after flood death toll tops 680

Nepal's foreign minister and the UN climate chief on Saturday warned of the growing threat from climate change to the Himalayas, three days after devastating floods swept along the border with China, engulfing entire villages. At least 675 people were killed in Nepal, according to the country's disaster authority. Another…

France 24 · Aug 29

Rescuers claw through mud as missing toll from Nepal, China flood nears 3,000

Rescuers in Nepal and China were battling on Saturday to locate thousands of people missing days after a deadly, tsunami-like wall of water and debris swept through the Himalayan region, engulfing entire villages.

Radio France Internationale · Aug 29

Number of Australians missing in Nepal’s deadly floods rises again, as Albanese deploys more personnel

There are now 41 Australians missing, and four rapid response team members are expected to arrive in Kathmandu

The Guardian - AU · Aug 28

'Still processing this': Nepalese community unites in grief after disaster

Newcastle candlelight vigil for Nepal as attention turns to the recovery.

Newcastle Herald · Aug 28

Virginia family with 4 relatives missing in the Nepal-China floods pleads for more rescue help

A Virginia family with four relatives missing in the flash floods along the Nepal-China border is calling for more resources to help with rescue efforts

The Independent UK · Aug 28

UK deploys rapid response team to Nepal to support Britons affected by floods

The safety and welfare of British nationals is the Government’s “top priority”, Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband said.

Evening Standard · Aug 28

At least 90 Americans missing in Nepal flood among 2,000 unaccounted for

Official death toll approaches 600, with many of the missing Americans having been on a pilgrimage to a sacred site

The Guardian - US · Aug 28

'Blessed': Aussie feared missing in Nepal found safe

An Australian woman missing in the Nepal floods has been found safe, Foreign Minister Penny Wong confirmed.

AAP · Aug 28