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Nepal PM 'thanks' India, China for aid after minister seeks 'compensation' for deadly flood

Nepal Prime Minister Balendra Shah on Wednesday thanked India and China for their swift assistance after devastating flash floods killed over 1,000 people and left nearly 4,900 missing.

The Times of India · Sep 2

Edouard, now a tropical depression, drenches Texas with flash flooding and downed trees

Tropical Storm Edouard has weakened into a depression but is still dumping heavy rain and flooding parts of Texas

The Independent UK · Sep 2

Nepal flash floods survivor says she lost 17 family members in disaster

Kopila Tamang, 20, is now sole caregiver for her little brother

The Independent UK · Sep 2

‘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 · Sep 2

Good chance that trapped workers are still alive in Nepal hydropower plant, official says

Rescue efforts continue for workers trapped in Nepal's Rasuwagadhi hydropower plant. Officials are confident many of the forty-six trapped workers are alive. Authorities have rescued 279 people from flooded hydropower projects. Over 639 individuals remain missing after the devastating glacial collapse. International teams are assisting Nepal in the extensive search…

The Economic Times · Sep 2

'Not charity': Nepal seeks compensation from major industrial emitters for deadly flood

Nepal has launched a diplomatic push to seek climate-related compensation from major greenhouse gas emitters, as the country grapples with the devastating aftermath of deadly flash floods.

The Times of India · Sep 2

Clint Eastwood bought a 134-acre California artichoke ranch in 1995; he and Margaret Eastwood later donated land that now forms a 128-acre floodplain restoration site

Clint Eastwood's previous artichoke farm is now being transformed into a significant wetland restoration initiative. This remarkable project aims to bolster flood protection for the surrounding communities. With the Eastwoods' generous donation, the area will see restoration of essential riparian and wetland ecosystems, fostering wildlife and promoting a more resilient…

The Times of India · Sep 2

India warns people to avoid catching ‘unusual’ fish after Nepal flash floods

State authorities say fish may have come into contact with corpses after 1,100 people killed in Himalayan disaster

The Independent UK · Sep 2

In 1996, USGS released an 8-day Glen Canyon flood at 1,275 cubic metres per second to track sediment; 120 cross sections measured how the flood changed the Colorado River channel

Engineers conducted artificial flood releases from the Glen Canyon Dam to help revive eroded sandbars, simulating natural river dynamics affected by the dam's presence. Early findings were promising, showing increased sandbar growth, but the benefits diminished over time due to continued sediment blockage. Further flood events and enhanced monitoring strategies…

The Times of India · Sep 2

When roads end, drones carry dead home in flood-hit Nepal

Drones are now carrying the dead home from inaccessible flood-ravaged areas in Nepal. These unmanned aerial vehicles are also delivering vital food and medicine to cut-off communities. AI-enabled drones are assessing villagers' needs through simple questions and responses. The technology proved crucial after roads and bridges were washed away by…

The Economic Times · Sep 2