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Climate injustices have been laid bare in the Nepal-Tibet flood disaster

Letters: Prof Lyla Mehta says the glacial floods and loss of life are a stark reminder that climate disruption is global and highly unequal. Plus letters from Lynda McDonald and Jan Bengtsson

The Guardian - UK · Sep 3

In 2022, Alaska began replacing a fish-blocking culvert with a 100-foot bridge at Little Tonsina River with a $1.3 million budget. 1 year later, 70.4 miles of salmon habitat were reopened to fish safely

A flood-damaged culvert along Alaska’s Little Tonsina River long prevented salmon from swimming upstream. In July 2022, crews began replacing the failing structure with a 100-foot bridge. The $1.3 million project, backed by federal infrastructure funds, finished one year later. By restoring natural currents, engineers successfully reopened 70.4 miles of…

The Economic Times · Sep 3

Bulletin world briefing: Nepal flood rescuers cling to hope for dozens trapped in tunnels

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The Independent UK · Sep 3

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Joanna Lumley says ‘heartbreaking’ Nepal floods ‘could have been predicted’

Dame Joanna, who has visited Nepal on numerous occasions and has strong ties with the Gurkha community, attended a vigil for the victims in London

The Independent UK · Sep 3

Two cousins hired a 4WD to find their missing Australian family in Nepal. Then ‘there was no more road’

As Santosh Swaminathan and Nathan Subramanian wait for the army to restore access into the areas where their loved ones had been, they are growing increasingly desperate

The Guardian - AU · Sep 3

Nepal floods: Khalte residents knew the river could take their camp – and then it did

Khalte, a settlement close to the bank of the Trishuli River in northern Nepal, was completely destroyed in the flash flooding of late August. Khalte housed around 257 families who had been displaced by a previous disaster, when Nepal was rocked by a 7.8-magnitude earthquake in 2015.

The Conversation · Sep 3

Himalayan hazards are becoming more complex. Our warning systems need to catch up

The exact timeline of the recent Nepal flooding disaster is becoming clearer. At 8:37am, instruments recorded what was initially interpreted as an earthquake near Nepal’s border with China. Seven minutes later, CCTV recorded the Gyirong Port border post being destroyed by a massive debris flow and flood.

The Conversation · Sep 3

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In 1880, Wisconsin’s Chippewa River became a 7-mile wall of logs as 200 million board feet of timber jammed the river before a flood broke it apart

In the spring of 1880, a log jam of almost unimaginable scale formed on the Chippewa River near Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, stretching 7 miles from bank to bank and lasting 6 weeks before it finally broke apart. Contemporary reports described a river transformed into a solid mass of tangled logs,…

The Times of India · Sep 3

Joanna Lumley says ‘heartbreaking’ Nepal flood could have been predicted

Nepal’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Thursday said 1,252 deaths had been recorded since the flash flood on August 26.

Evening Standard · Sep 3

Hikers recount scrambling through cactus as trail turned into a river during deadly Grand Canyon flood

Within minutes, torrential rains, gusting winds and even hail enveloped hikers along the creek

The Independent UK · Sep 3

Why Nepal is burying its flood victims instead of cremating them

Faced with an overwhelming number of unidentified flood victims, Nepal is resorting to temporary burials. Authorities are gathering crucial DNA and identification information for later claims. As morgues reach their limits, strategically documented burial sites marked with GPS coordinates are established, maintaining a necessary connection for future identification efforts, thus…

The Times of India · Sep 3

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 · Sep 3

Tragedy to business: Economy blooms in flood-hit Nepal, but locals are left in the mud

Devastating flash floods have created a booming disaster economy in Nepal. International journalists and aid workers have overwhelmed local infrastructure and services. Hotels and guesthouses are charging premium rates for basic shelter and accommodation. Transport costs have soared due to destroyed roads and bridges. Bilingual fixers and translators are earning…

The Economic Times · Sep 3

Ganga water level crosses warning mark in Varanasi, rises at 2 cm per hr

The Ganga river's water level in Varanasi has now surpassed the warning mark. Officials are closely monitoring flood-affected areas along the Ganga and Varuna rivers. District administration and police reviewed arrangements for displaced people and relief camps. They ensured essential services and security measures were in place for residents. Authorities…

The Economic Times · Sep 3

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Radio France Internationale · Sep 3

Nepal seeks climate justice after Himalayan disaster

When a wall of icy debris from a glacial collapse on the China-Nepal border tore through his village last week, Pemba Chhring Tamang watched the landscape he had known all his life disappear.

The Economic Times · Sep 3

Nepal-Tibet flood death toll rises to 1,252 as PM Balendra Shah flags climate change link

The death toll from devastating Nepal-Tibet flash floods has surged to 1,243. Rescuers are searching for trapped individuals in tunnels and underground powerhouses. Prime Minister Balendra Shah highlighted the disaster's link to climate change for international discussion. Families are holding symbolic funerals for hundreds of missing locals and foreigners.

The Times of India · Sep 2

A week on, Nepal moves to rehab as hopes of finding survivors fade

TRISHULI BAZAAR (NEPAL): Govt in Nepal has shifted its focus from rescue to relief, rehabilitation and reconstruction a week after the Aug 26 Bhote Koshi flood as hopes of finding survivors across most of the devastated corridor recede. Search teams, however, continued digging into hydropower tunnels where workers could still…

International Business Times UK · Sep 2

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.

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The Times of India · Sep 2

A Wisconsin farming family fought a 2016 tax change as nearly 2,000 floodplain acres became harder to farm; 10 years later, the land is being permanently protected

For generations, the Hoesly family farmed rich bottomland along the Wisconsin and Kickapoo rivers in southwest Wisconsin, growing corn and soybeans on nearly 2,000 acres of floodplain. But as floods grew more frequent and severe, and a 2016 state tax change made it harder to claim agricultural exemptions on frequently…

The Times of India · Sep 2

In 1986, Houston bought 1,400 acres for an airport that was never built; 40 years later, the land is becoming parks and flood-control space

In a significant move, Houston has sold 1,400 acres of land for nearly twenty million dollars, originally acquired for a third major airport back in 1986. However, the airport project faced environmental issues and economic changes that stalled efforts long ago. Now, this land will be allocated by Waller County…

The Conversation · Sep 2

How cities can use rain gardens to help prevent flooding

The Canadian capital of Ottawa was bombarded with 167 millimetres of rain in five hours earlier this summer in what the city called a one-in-200-year event. Close to 5,800 basement-flooding reports followed, and the worst of it hit the city’s west end, including the Crystal Beach neighbourhood.

The Guardian - UK · Sep 2

After the flood: human suffering on an unfathomable scale in Nepal’s worst-hit districts

Thousands remain missing and aid is hampered by treacherous conditions in communities almost wiped out of existence

The Economic Times · Sep 2

Bihar on alert as major rivers swell following heavy rains, all 69 gates of Sone Barrage opened

Heavy rainfall in Bihar has led to swollen river levels in the last day. Notable rivers such as the Kosi and Gandak have surpassed danger thresholds in multiple areas. To control water discharge, authorities have activated all 69 gates of the Sone Barrage. Residents from vulnerable regions are being relocated…

The Texas Tribune · Sep 2

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 Economic Times · Sep 2

Nepal to rebuild early-warning system on China border after deadly flood, sources say

Nepal is rebuilding its landslide early-warning system near the China border. Seismic sensors and cameras will be installed at Timure for better monitoring. This initiative follows a devastating glacial flood that caused significant loss of life. The new system aims to provide crucial minutes for downstream community alerts. Officials are…

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