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Hit by deadly floods, Nepal renews push for Chinese data and early warnings

Nepal and China discussed disaster cooperation before a major flood event. Officials sought more data from China on glacier risks and water levels. A recent catastrophic mudslide killed hundreds and left many missing. China stated its data sharing has been timely and substantial progress was made. Nepal aims for more…

The Economic Times · Aug 31

India Mangrove Forests Beyond the Sundarbans: Gujarat, Odisha and Karnataka Coastal Ecosystems Worth Visiting

Gujarat: The Largest Mangrove Cover Outside the SundarbansGujarat holds roughly 1,140 square kilometres of mangrove forests along its coastline, the second-largest mangrove cover in India after West Bengal. The Gulf of Kutch, in particular, carries stands of Avicennia marina so dense that the canopy closes overhead at mid-tide. The Marine…

Times Life · Aug 31

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…

France 24 · Aug 31

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 · Aug 30

Innovative scheme to rewet peat providing protection from fire and flooding

The National Trust’s restoration work on Holcombe Moor, north of Manchester, also stores carbon and boosts wildlife.

Evening Standard · Aug 30

Anguish for families as no missing Britons among the hundreds rescued after Nepal flash floods

Nepal’s tourist board issued an update on almost 300 people rescued so far as further warnings were issued with water levels rising again

The Independent UK · Aug 30

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 Independent UK · Aug 30

In 1342, Europe suffered its worst flood year in 700 years; scientists now say 16 major floods struck the continent within just three years

For centuries, the Magdalena Flood of July 1342 stood out as one of the great flood disasters of medieval Central Europe. A new study published in Nature suggests the disaster was actually part of something much larger: a run of 16 major floods that hit different parts of Europe between…

The Times of India · Aug 30

‘The house got carried 100 metres away’: some Nepal flood victims had minutes of notice. Others had seconds

Bhagat Lal, 68, has a son studying in Brisbane. Other relatives are missing, while their house was found washed up on the river.

The Guardian - AU · Aug 30

Qantas ground crews vote for right to strike amid pay dispute – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Aug 30