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Nepal floods: how measuring snow in the Himalayas could help avoid future disasters

The massive and deadly floods on the Nepal-Tibet border are a stark reminder of why the world needs to constantly update its understanding of the fragile ecosystem in the Himalayas.

The Conversation · Sep 11

Floods and droughts are both signs of water insecurity – they show up in these four places

After the UK’s hottest ever summer on record, when much of the country has experienced a fraction of its normal levels of rain, many regions continue to be in drought. This water crisis has led to parched reservoirs and widespread hosepipe bans. Yet early autumn heat has been making way…

The Conversation · Sep 11

Netherlands' 9km flood barrier triggered "sand hunger," shrinking tidal flats

The Netherlands built one of the world’s most ambitious flood defences after the devastating North Sea flood of 1953. Completed in 1986, the 9-kilometre Eastern Scheldt Barrier was designed to protect hundreds of thousands of people while keeping the estuary open to tides and saltwater. But the engineering solution created…

The Times of India · Sep 11

Over 43 lakh people affected in 14 districts as flood wreaks havoc in Bihar

Over 43 lakh people are affected by Bihar floods across fourteen districts. Several rivers, including the Ganga, are flowing above their danger levels. Incessant rains and Nepal catchment rainfall caused rivers and streams to overflow. The state has deployed rescue teams and is operating community kitchens for affected citizens. Light…

The Economic Times · Sep 10

‘Summer has shaken us’: Nepal’s flood disaster hits close to home in the shadow of melting Mont Blanc

A Chamonix local official says his town urgently needs to prepare for the dangers of falling chunks of glacier or rock.

Euronews · Sep 10

India ramps up Nepal flood relief with 8th aid flight, specialised tunnel team and forensic experts

India has intensified its humanitarian assistance to Nepal in the wake of devastating flash floods, delivering over 130 tons of relief material and deploying 54 expert personnel to support search, rescue, and forensic operations.

The Economic Times · Sep 10

The rebuilding in Nepal needs to start now. This is what worked after an earthquake a decade ago – and what to avoid

In the aftermath of the devastating flash floods in Nepal on August 26, the immediate priority was to save lives and meet the urgent needs of victims. But the relief efforts must also begin laying the foundations for the future.

The Conversation · Sep 10

Bodh Gaya Travel Guide: The Mahabodhi Temple, Monastery Quarter, and Months Indian Pilgrims Should Avoid

What the Mahabodhi Temple Actually Demands of YouThe Mahabodhi Temple in Bodh Gaya is one of the oldest brick structures in the Indian subcontinent, dating to the 5th-6th century CE, and it sits directly over the spot where Siddhartha Gautama attained enlightenment under the Bodhi tree. The tree standing there…

Times Life · Sep 10

In 2012, an English upland restoration project began fencing sheep out of Tebay Common

A transformative upland restoration initiative in Cumbria has brought new life to a sheep-grazed fell, with native trees being planted to stimulate the recovery of dormant seed banks and form enchanting ghost woodlands. This environmental project has witnessed the arrival of eleven new breeding bird species since 2016. Additionally, it…

The Times of India · Sep 9

Grand Canyon National Park announces flash flood recovery plan as search for Texas man continues

‘These last nine days have been the hardest days that my family has endured,’ the hiker’s wife wrote in a Tuesday Facebook post

The Independent UK · Sep 9